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LOT 1806
Natural History - Historic Stibnite Crystal Formation
2 in. (54 grams, 50 mm).
With radiating and elongated lead-grey crystals. [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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