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Nipomo marcasite cab ~
Offered here is a cabochon of rare Nipomo marcasite in agate, from that famous location in Central California. I've heard the area where this great old material was once collected now has condos built on it, so that's it for collecting, folks. This fine example has pale bluish agate nearly jam packed with shiny metallic 'chromed islands' of bright marcasite. Plumes, actually, in the smaller pattern that I prefer, with oodles of gleam! Nipomo marcasite is an extremely challenging material to photograph because it's so highly reflective; the stone in hand is more detailed and impressive than my camera and I were able to illustrate, but you get the idea. Please note, there are a few very tiny pinpoint voids in the surface; I doubt you'll find them atall distracting. The cab has a well rounded dome of 6mm, a sweet designer shape, and a gleaming polish both front and back.
Size: 47x25mm
Weight: approximately 55 carats
Price: SOLD Current gemstones for sale
 Nipomo marcasite
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