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Natural History - Historic 'Herkimer Diamond' Quartz Crystal Specimen Natural History - Historic 'Herkimer Diamond' Quartz Crystal Specimen Natural History - Historic 'Herkimer Diamond' Quartz Crystal Specimen Natural History - Historic 'Herkimer Diamond' Quartz Crystal Specimen Natural History - Historic 'Herkimer Diamond' Quartz Crystal Specimen Natural History - Historic 'Herkimer Diamond' Quartz Crystal Specimen
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LOT 2742

Natural History - Historic 'Herkimer Diamond' Quartz Crystal Specimen

1 in. (8.3 grams, 25 mm).

A very clear, gem-quality variety of quartz exhibiting hexagonal symmetry, collection number 629; purchased for £31.00 from Harrods, Knightsbridge in 1987, with an old Harrods label and invoice. [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 2742

Natural History - Historic 'Herkimer Diamond' Quartz Crystal Specimen

Sold for (Inc. bp): £85

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