Calcite with Marcasite (twin!)
specimen number:
9201381
location:
Linwood Mine, Scott Co., Iowa, USA
description:
Colorless scalenohedral gemmy crystals of calcite to almost 3.0 cm in height on matrix with crystallized marcasite. Along one edge is a small fishtail twin crystal 0.7 cm in height. This can be seen in both the video and one of the close-up photos. In good condition.
Size: 13.0 x 10.5 x 6.5 cm (cabinet)
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