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LOT 2624
Natural History - Large Historic 'Brazil' Citrine Crystal Specimen
6 1/8 in. (1.03 kg, 15.5 cm).
A cut section displaying toffee-orange brown, white, and light brown colours, collection number 342. [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
Citrine is also known as 'burnt amethyst', the orange colour is due to ferric iron.
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LOT 2624
Natural History - Large Historic 'Brazil' Citrine Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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