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LOT 2807
Orange and Yellow Citrine Crystal Specimen Group [100]
3/8 - 1 7/8 in. (1.5 kg total, 9-48 mm).
Comprising variously sized cut geode sections with citrine crystals. [100, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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Historic 'Brazil' Aquamarine Mineral Specimen
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Cut and Polished Agate Geode Slice Collection [13]
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Spinosaurus Fossil Dinosaur Tooth Group
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Comprising three Spinosaurs maroccanus teeth; repaired. 52 grams total, 58-61 mm
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