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)
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