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LOT 2216
Natural History - Pyrite 'Fools Gold' Crystal Group [100]
3/4 - 1 3/8 in. (1.22 kg total, 17-35 mm).
Comprising nodules composed of pyrite crystals of various sizes. [100, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Peru.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2216
Natural History - Pyrite 'Fools Gold' Crystal Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - Historic Iridescent Purple Bornite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
the large pebble with iridescent dark purple surfaces with small areas of blue and brown. 189 grams, 54 mm
Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life. -
Natural History - Pyrolosite Dendrites on Matrix
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
The dendritic aggregates in typical tree-form on a rectangular matrix. 299 grams, 80 mm
From Germany. From a Norfolk, UK, collection. -
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Natural History - Chalcopyrite 'Peacock Ore' Specimen Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £16
Displaying rich purple, red, orange and brown colours. 896 grams total, 15-30 mm
From Mexico. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
