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LOT 2493
Natural History - Historic 'Morocco' Zincite Mineral Specimen
3 1/4 in. (29 grams, 82 mm).
Displaying the rarer white coloured acicular crystal habit, collection number 627, 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 2493
Natural History - Historic 'Morocco' Zincite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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