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LOT 2540
Natural History - Historic 'Missouri Calcite Mineral Specimen
3 1/2 in. (422 grams, 90 mm).
With creamy yellowish white, ash and blue grey crystals, collection number 107. [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 2540
Natural History - Historic 'Missouri Calcite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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