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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]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - NWA 13306 Moon Dust in Glass Vial
Found 2020 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £417
A glass bottle with cork stopper containing dust from NWA 13306, classified as Lunar feldspathic breccia (moon dust). 6.1 grams total, bottle 37 mm high
From Morocco, North Africa. Ex Expo Meteoritos. Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher. Accompanied by a Expo Meteoritos information card -
Natural History - Emerald in Biotite Mica Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A substantial specimen of green emerald crystals in biotite mica matrix; supplied in a cardboard specimen tray. 680 grams, 15 cm
Very fine condition.
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Ex Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Mastodon Tusk Carving
Pliocene Period, 5.2-2.5 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A Mastodon fossil tusk carving depicting a stylised face with emphasised features. 26 grams, 88 mm
From Island of Java. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, paleontological collection.