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LOT 1834
Natural History - Large Historic Fluorite Crystal Flower Specimen
5 1/8 in. (346 grams total, 13 cm).
The white and lavender-coloured crystals on an irregular matrix. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1834
Natural History - Large Historic Fluorite Crystal Flower Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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