Calcite with Marcasite inclusions
specimen number:
5111043
location:
Linwood Mine, Buffalo, Scott Co., Iowa, USA
description:
Glassy gem quality some double terminated scalenohedral crystals of calcite as large as 5.5 cm in size set aesthetically upon a 9.0 x 8.5 x 3.0 cm matrix. This is in excellent condition. Sparkling brassy micro crystals of marcasite are present throughout as inclusions within the calcite. This is a superb example for calcite from this locality. Shipping weight: 1.98 pounds.
Size: 9.0 x 8.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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