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LOT 2583
Natural History - Historic Stunning Orpiment Mineral Specimen
2 3/4 in. (185 grams, 68 mm).
Displaying vivid yellow, red and reddish-orange colours, high arsenic content, collection number 345. [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 2583
Natural History - Historic Stunning Orpiment Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Eight specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card.
