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LOT 2774
Natural History - Polished Amethyst Crystal Pebble Group [100]
3/8 - 1 1/8 in. (232 grams total, 12-30 mm).
Displaying attractive banding, the colouring varying from light to dark purple. [100, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2774
Natural History - Polished Amethyst Crystal Pebble Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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