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LOT 1954
Natural History - Mocha Stone (Dendritic Limestone) Tile Group [3]
4 3/8 - 5 3/4 in. (623 grams total, 11.1-14.5 cm).
Superb examples exhibiting finely formed dendrites of manganese oxide. [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
From India.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1954
Natural History - Mocha Stone (Dendritic Limestone) Tile Group [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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