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LOT 2248
Natural History - Historic Cronstedtite Mineral Specimen
2 in. (41 grams, 57 mm including box).
Comprising a heterogenic mass of dark brown crystals with white quartz; supplied in a display box. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966.
From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life.
Cronstedtite is an uncommon mineral that occurs as a hydrothermal product in ore veins.
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Natural History - Amber with Insect Inclusion
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A specimen of polished amber with insect inclusion. 1.68 grams, 22 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - NWA 2947 Chondrite Meteorite Slices in Gem Case
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Two amorphous slices of NWA 2947 chondrite meteorite displayed in a collector's case. 5.77 grams total, 32 mm including case
From the Sahara Desert, North Africa. Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher. -
Natural History - Historic Crystal Silver Wire Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising a number of strands on a plastic base. 6 grams total, 58 mm including base
From Ontario, Canada. Collected in person in 1963. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life.
