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LOT 2820
Natural History - Large Historic 'Shepton Mallet, Somerset' Calcite Crystal Specimen
9 in. (5 kg, 23 cm).
A large section displaying pinkish white to opaque and pinkish pale brown colours, from Tor Quarry, near Shepton Mallet, Somerset, 130 feet below ground level near the junction with the overlying Triassic (pinkish powder), collection number 70. [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 2820
Natural History - Large Historic 'Shepton Mallet, Somerset' Calcite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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