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LOT 1759
Natural History - Very Large Septarian Cut and Polished 'Alien Egg' Geode Half
8 in. (3.8 kg, 20.5 cm).
A cut and polished septarian egg half, the centre filled with calcite crystals surrounded by a thin layer of aragonite, the outer layer of grey limestone; a beautiful display piece. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1759
Natural History - Very Large Septarian Cut and Polished 'Alien Egg' Geode Half
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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