Limonite after Marcasite with Quartz
specimen number:
2241056
location:
Washington Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Very sharp large bladed crystals of what were once marcasite to 2.5 cm across now replaced by limonite and set aesthetically upon a crystallized quartz matrix. This is in very fine condition and measures 5.0 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm in size. At one time, pre-1970s, these are easily found in the open pit barite mines in northern Washington Co., Missouri. Today they are seldom seen available in good specimens. Shipping weight: 0.11 pounds. Ex Charles Noll collection.
Size: 5.0 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
Collection: Charles Noll
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