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LOT 2348
Natural History - Mixed Mineral Specimen Collection [20]
7/8 - 3 1/8 in. (823 grams total, 23-81 mm).
Comprising: popcorn quartz, amethyst, agate, smoky quartz, brown obsidian, citrine, pyrite, 'desert rose', and others. [20, No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2348
Natural History - Mixed Mineral Specimen Collection [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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