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LOT 1975
Natural History - Large Historic Citrine Crystal Specimen
6 1/4 in. (2.69 kg, 16 cm).
A substantial section of a natural geode with richly coloured citrine crystals to the inner face. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Essex gallery, early 2000s.
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LOT 1975
Natural History - Large Historic Citrine Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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