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LOT 2594
Natural History - Historic Stunning Orpiment Mineral Specimen
2 1/2 in. (180 grams, 63 mm).
Displaying vivid yellow and reddish orange colours, high arsenic content, collection number 267. [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 2594
Natural History - Historic Stunning Orpiment Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4
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