Calcite with Marcasite inclusions
specimen number:
5111071
location:
Linwood Mine, Buffalo, Scott Co., Iowa, USA
description: Absolute gem quality glassy colorless transparent scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 2.3 cm in height coming nicely off a 7.5 x 6.5 x 5.0 cm matrix. Minor marcasite present on the matrix and as inclusions within the calcite. This is in very fine condition. The quality of the calcite crystals is outstanding for this locality. Shipping weight: 0.51 pounds.
Size: 7.5 x 6.5 x 5.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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