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LOT 1820
Natural History - Large Size Cut Malawi Agate Crystal Geode Slice Pair
10 1/4 - 10 1/2 in. (1.48 kg total, 26-26.5 cm).
With one polished side showing grey and white banding and an internal cavity with quartz crystals. [2, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Malawi, Africa.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1820
Natural History - Large Size Cut Malawi Agate Crystal Geode Slice Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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