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LOT 1783
Natural History - Large Orange Calcite Specimens
2 3/8 - 4 5/8 in. (3.11 kg total, 6-11.8 cm).
A group of eight large orange calcite specimens of various shades and sizes. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Sikhote Alin Meteorite
Fell 12th February 1947 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
An entire piece of the the Sikhote-Alin meteorite, showing the characteristic outer surface; held in a white card collector's tray. 13 grams, 29 mm
Very fine condition.
From the Sikhote-Alin Mountains. Ex Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
Classified as an iron meteorite belonging to the chemical group IIAB and with a coarse octahedrite structure. The Sikhote-Alin meteorite fell during daylight at 10:38 am. local time on 12th February, 1947. Witnesses reported a fireball that was brighter than the sun. It came from about 15 degrees east of north and descended at an angle of 41 degrees. It left a trail of smoke and dust 20 miles long which lingered for several hours. Light and sound of the fall were observed for two hundred miles around the point of impact. -
Natural History - Large Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode Slice
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A large cut and polished agate geode slice with some exposed crystals. 517 grams, 28.5 cm
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Polished Agate Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5
A cut and polished natural coloured agate geode section. 429 grams, 12 cm
From Salto do Jucui, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Private collection, Munster, Germany.