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LOT 2499
Natural Ruby in Zoisite Mineral Specimen Group [50]
5/8 - 1 3/8 in. (958 grams total, 15-34 mm).
Comprising fifty irregular, unpolished specimens. [50, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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Polished Fossil Orthoceras Group
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Large Pyrite Crystal 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Paper Weight Pair
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Quartz Crystal and Amethyst Crystal Specimen Group
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