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LOT 2207
Natural History - Historic Vanadianite with Psilomelane Crystal Specimen
2 3/8 in. (45 grams, 62 mm).
Comprising a cluster of red-orange vanadinite crystals on botryoidal psilomelane. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966.
From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life.
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LOT 2207
Natural History - Historic Vanadianite with Psilomelane Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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