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LOT 2626
Natural History - Historic 'Cumbria, England' Bifacial Fluorite Crystal Specimen
4 1/2 in. (423 grams, 11.4 cm).
Displaying emerald-green and blue green crystals to both faces, collection number 458; with an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970.
From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.
Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
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LOT 2626
Natural History - Historic 'Cumbria, England' Bifacial Fluorite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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