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LOT 2552
Natural History - Massive Amethyst Crystal Point
4 1/4 in. (710 grams, 10.8 cm).
The prismatic point in dark purple colour. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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