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LOT 2774

Optical Calcite Mineral Specimen Collection

5/8 - 7/8 in. (170 grams total, 18-22 mm).

A group of ten optical calcite specimens, each held in a white card collector's tray. [10, No Reserve]

Provenance

Durango, Mexico.
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).

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LOT 2774

Optical Calcite Mineral Specimen Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £7

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