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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. Years ago, I was told the bean fields where this great old material was once collected now has condos built all over it, so that's it, folks. This example features translucent golden yellow agate between brilliantly shiny metallic 'chromed islands' of marcasite. Plumes, actually, with oodles of gleam! Nipomo marcasite is an extremely challenging material to photograph because it's so highly reflective. I didn't do real well on these pics but hope they're enough to give you the idea; it's ridiculously shiny in hand, truly beautiful, despite one small area that undercut a bit, about the size of a match head. The cab has a well rounded dome of 5mm, a bold designer shape, and a bright gleaming polish both front and back.
Size: 47x29mm
Weight: approximately 62 carats
Price: SOLD Click for current gemstones for sale
 Nipomo marcasite
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