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Nipomo marcasite agate 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 example features pale bluish and yellow agate loaded with shiny metallic 'chromed islands' of bright marcasite. Plumes, actually, with oodles of gleam from those beneath the agate's surface! 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. The cab has a nicely rounded dome of 5mm, a crisp designer shape, and a bright gleaming polish both front and back.
Size: 52x15mm
Weight: approximately 46 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Nipomo marcasite agate
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