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LOT 2584
Natural History - Quartz Crystal Point Group [100]
1 1/8 - 1 1/2 in. (891 grams total, 29-39 mm).
Comprising single translucent points in two labelled bags. [100, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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