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LOT 2703
Natural History - Historic 'Taouz, Morocco' Vanadinite on Barite Mineral Specimen
1 7/8 in. (54 grams, 48 mm).
Displaying hexagonal vanadinite crystals on cockscomb type barite, collection number 567, with an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label. [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 2703
Natural History - Historic 'Taouz, Morocco' Vanadinite on Barite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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