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Lot 309

Three Scottish crystals in matrix

14 – 15 October 2021, 14:00 BST
Edinburgh

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Three Scottish crystals in matrix

Comprising: a part corundum sapphire crystal showing trigonal growth in matrix, measuring 8.5 x 7 x 5.5cm; a scapolite, partially polished, measuring 13 x 9 x 5cm; and a smoky quartz showing trigonal growth, in feldspar and mica matrix, measuring 9 x 6.5 x 6cm

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Provenance:
The Collection of Dr James Gordon Todd 1951-2018

The corundum from Loch Roag, Mochiquite dyke, Isle of Lewis. From Ian Combe collection.

The scapolite from Ward of Silwick, Shetland.

The smoky quartz from Beinn a'Bhuird, Cairngorms.

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