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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]
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.
Footnotes
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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