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LOT 2115
Natural History - Historic Micaceous Haematite Great Rock Mineral Specimen
2 in. (186 grams total, 51 mm).
With tabular metallic grey crystals; supplied in a display box. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Great Rock mine, Devon, UK.
Collected in person in 1964.
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.
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LOT 2115
Natural History - Historic Micaceous Haematite Great Rock Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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