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LOT 2599
Natural History - Historic 'Tsumeb, South West Africa' Malachite on Calcite Crystal Specimen
3 3/8 in. (106 grams, 84 mm).
Displaying very small botryoidal malachite masses on pale green to colourless calcite, collection number 432. [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 2599
Natural History - Historic 'Tsumeb, South West Africa' Malachite on Calcite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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