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~ Nipomo marcasite cab ~

Here is a large deluxe cabochon of rare Nipomo marcasite in agate, from that famous location in Central California. The area where this great old material was once collected is no longer accessible, so it has become quite hard to come by these days, particularly in this above-average calibre. It features several subtle fortifications in lemony pastel yellow agate 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 brilliantly reflective, like a mirror; I think the stone in hand is even more impressive than my camera and I were able to illustrate, though there is a negligible healed feather present that plays hide and seek with the eye. The cab has a very high rounded dome of 6mm, a sleek designer shape, and a slick glassy polish both front and back.

Size: 44x19mm
Weight: approximately 44 carats

Price: Sold
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