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LOT 1924
Natural History - Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen Group
1 - 1 5/8 in. (392 grams total, 27-41 mm).
A group of 50 clear quartz crystals in a bag with label: '50 / QUARTZ CRYSTAL (Brazil)'. [50, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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