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LOT 2389
Natural History - Two Bags of Amethyst Crystal Chunks
3/4 - 1 3/8 in. (689 grams total, 20-35 mm).
Each labelled bag containing a number of mainly dark purple chunks. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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