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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 remarkable example features highly translucent agate loaded with shiny metallic 'chromed islands' of bright marcasite. They're actually plumes, and those beneath the agate's surface glint and sparkle like crazy! This particular Nipomo marcasite cab was even more challenging than usual; it had to be shielded from direct lighting because it's so highly reflective. In hand, the stone in hand is far nicer and more detailed than my camera and I were able to illustrate. The last photo, taken under direct lighting, shows the tiny druzy pocket, and just how much this stone resembles broken bits of mirror! The cab has a rounded dome of 5mm, a crisp designer shape, and a bright gleaming polish both front and back.
Size: 64x23mm
Weight: approximately 57 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Nipomo marcasite agate
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