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LOT 2639
Natural History - Historic 'Mount Ida, U.S.A.' Smokey Quartz Crystal Specimen
4 in. (523 grams, 10 cm).
Consisting of very large, almost black crystals, collection number 607, with an old Geologisch Centrum 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 2639
Natural History - Historic 'Mount Ida, U.S.A.' Smokey Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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