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LOT 2814

Purple Amethyst Crystal Chunk Group

7/8 - 1 5/8 in. (1.6 kg total, 22-41 mm).

Comprising irregular chunks of dark purple amethyst. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.

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LOT 2814

Purple Amethyst Crystal Chunk Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £13

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