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LOT 2581
Quartz Rock Crystal Chunk Group [100]
1 - 1 7/8 in. (1.56 kg total, 25-47 mm).
Comprising large irregular chunks of mainly clear quartz. [100, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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