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LOT 2710
Natural History - Historic 'Poland' Halite Mineral Specimen
4 1/4 in. (174 grams, 11 cm).
Consisting of a cluster of cubic and prismatic rectangular crystals, collection number 578, 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 2710
Natural History - Historic 'Poland' Halite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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