Natural History - Historic 'Peru' Rhodochrosite and Quartz Mineral Specimen

4 1/2 in. (335 grams, 11.4 cm).

With pinkish white, pale pink and brownish black crystals, collection number 374. [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 and an old James Walker label.

CONDITION

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