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LOT 2718
Rhodonite Mineral Specimen Collection [9]
2 - 2 3/4 in. (1.24 kg total, 51-71 mm).
Comprising nine large cut sections displaying pink rhodonite with black manganese. [9, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Tanzania.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2718
Rhodonite Mineral Specimen Collection [9]
Estimate £20 - 30€23 - 35 (for guidance only)$27 - 41 (for guidance only)
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