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LOT 1859
Natural History - Specularite Haematite Specimen Group [44]
1/2 - 1 3/4 in. (288 grams total, 13-44 mm).
Comprising a quantity of variously-sized matrices with clusters of specularite. [44, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1859
Natural History - Specularite Haematite Specimen Group [44]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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Natural History - Sikhote Alin Meteorite
12th February 1947 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
An iron meteorite (chemical group IIAB) with a coarse octahedrite structure. 11.6 grams, 24 mm
From Sikhote-Alin Mountains, Primorye, Russia. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
The Sikhote-Alin meteorite fell during daylight at 10:38 am. local time on 12th February, 1947. Witnesses reported a fireball that was brighter than the sun. It came from about 15 degrees east of north and descended at an angle of 41 degrees. It left a trail of smoke and dust 20 miles long which lingered for several hours. Light and sound of the fall were observed for two hundred miles around the point of impact. -
Natural History - Historic Asbestos Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising a cut section with white fibrous crystals. 146 grams total, 59 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. -
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Natural History - Mixed Cut and Polished Thick Agate Slice Group [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Displaying banding in various colours, some with crystal filled internal cavities. 1.73 kg total, 47-94 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
