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LOT 2554
Natural History - Historic 'Scotland' Specular Haematite Mineral Specimen
3 1/8 in. (300 grams, 79 mm).
Black variety with quartz and dolomite(?) crystals, collection number 269. [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 2554
Natural History - Historic 'Scotland' Specular Haematite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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