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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, folks. This fine example features pale bluish and yellowish agate nearly jam packed with shiny metallic 'chromed islands' of bright marcasite. Plumes, actually, with oodles of gleam! Nipomo marcasite is an extremely challenging material to photograph because it's highly reflective, and I didn't do real well with this one; the stone in hand is nicer and more detailed than my camera and I were able to illustrate, but you get the idea. The cab has a low rounded dome, a crisp designer shape, and a gleaming polish both front and back.
Size: 52x29mm
Weight: approximately 57 carats
Price: SOLD Current gemstones for sale SOLD Current gemstones for sale $42.00
 Nipomo marcasite
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