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LOT 2592
Natural History - Historic Kolwesite and Rosasite on Hemimorphite Mineral Specimen
2 1/8 in. (83 grams, 55 mm).
With chocolate-brown, brownish and greenish grey crystals, possibly from Mexico, collection number 149. [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 and a letter from the British Museum (Natural History) dated 1983 confirming the specimen to be kolwesite.
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LOT 2592
Natural History - Historic Kolwesite and Rosasite on Hemimorphite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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