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LOT 2514
Natural History - Historic 'Tanzania' Ruby Chrom-zoisite Mineral Specimen
3 in. (140 grams, 76 mm).
Displaying vivid emerald-green, ruby-red and greyish black colours, collection number 381. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 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.
This form of ruby zoisite can only be found in Tanzania.
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LOT 2514
Natural History - Historic 'Tanzania' Ruby Chrom-zoisite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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Natural History - Historic 'Naca, Mexico' Selenite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Displaying large tabular crystals with fine examples if swallow-tail contact twins, collection number 533; purchased for £25.00 from the Natural History Museum Shop, in 1983. 139 grams, 71 mm
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. -
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Display
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A freestanding cut geode section with lilac-coloured amethyst crystals. 960 grams, 11.1 cm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
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Natural History - Historic 'Owl on a Motorbike' Agate in Amethyst Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Cut and polished slice with amethyst encrusted edges, the agate banding forming an attractive feature resembling 'an owl riding a motorcycle', collection number 358. 69 grams, 10.1 cm
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.
