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LOT 2649
Natural History - Historic 'Minehead, Somerset' Mossottite Mineral Specimen
2 5/8 in. (143 grams, 68 mm).
Displaying sky-blue, light turquoise-blue and blue-white colours, collection number 390. [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 2649
Natural History - Historic 'Minehead, Somerset' Mossottite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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