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LOT 1811

Natural History - Pyrite Crystal Specimen Group

1 1/2 - 3 1/8 in. (1.26 kg total, 40-81 mm).

A group of ten iron pyrites, or 'fool's gold', nuggets displaying crystals of various sizes. [10, No Reserve]

Provenance

From Peru.
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).

CONDITION

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LOT 1811

Natural History - Pyrite Crystal Specimen Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £13

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