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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]
Provenance
Ex 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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