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LOT 2148
Natural History - Two Bags of Blue Calcite Mineral Specimen Group [100]
3/4 - 1 1/4 in. (983 grams total, 19-32 mm).
Comprising variously sized unpolished chunks in labelled bags. [100, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2148
Natural History - Two Bags of Blue Calcite Mineral Specimen Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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