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LOT 2821
Natural History - Historic 'Mexico' Hemimorphite Crystal Specimen
2 1/4 in. (65 grams, 59 mm).
Comprising tabular colourless crystals on a this bed of hematite, collection number 572, 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 2821
Natural History - Historic 'Mexico' Hemimorphite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
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