Calcite with Marcasite
specimen number:
2581269
location:
LaFarge Quarry, Buffalo, Scott Co., Iowa, USA
description:
Beautiful combination specimen with colorless scalenohedral slightly translucent calcite crystals to 6.0 cm in length on a matrix of beautifully iridescent crystallized marcasite. Some chipping present to the calcite crystal at upper left away from the center of the piece. Still in good condition and measures 16.0 x 12.0 x 5.0 cm in size. This quarry is very close to the well-known Linwood mine, however specimens from here are not very often seen available on the market. Shipping weight: 2.37 pounds.
Size: 16.0 x 12.0 x 5.5 cm (large-cabinet)
Questions about this specimen?
Send an email
or call us: 314-341-1811.
See More
Related by Mineral (Calcite):
Calcite — Missouri
Origin: Cemetery Ridge Development, Sweetwater mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
Number: (1631248)
Size: 5.5 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
Calcite — Illinois
Origin: Ozark Mahoning #1 Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA
Number: (2013622)
Size: 8.0 x 8.0 x 7.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Calcite — China
Origin: Longyan, Fujian, China
Number: (9506372)
Size: 4.0 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm (miniature)