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LOT 1918
Natural History - Very Large Quartz Crystal Specimen Group
4 1/2 - 5 1/8 in. (1.36 kg total, 11.3-13 cm).
A group of three very large quartz crystal specimens, each with one pointed terminal. [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1918
Natural History - Very Large Quartz Crystal Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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