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LOT 2024

Natural History - Historic Quartz Crystal Specimen

3 in. (101 grams, 78 mm).

Comprising clusters of clear prismatic crystals on a matrix. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966.
From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life.

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LOT 2024

Natural History - Historic Quartz Crystal Specimen

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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