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Nipomo marcasite cab ~
Offered here is a splendid 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 agate loaded with shiny metallic 'chromed islands' of bright marcasite. Plumes, actually, with oodles of gleam from those beneath the agate's surface! I particularly like the ghostly white areas, and the clear edging around it. Nipomo marcasite is an extremely challenging material to photograph because it's so highly reflective, and I didn't do real well on these pics; the stone in hand is far nicer and more detailed than my camera and I were able to illustrate, but you get the idea. The cab has a high rounded dome of 6.5mm, a versatile designer shape, and a bright gleaming polish both front and back.
Size: 60x18mm
Weight: approximately 60 carats
Price: SOLD Current gemstones for sale SOLD Current gemstones for sale $69.00
 Nipomo marcasite
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