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Description
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Nipomo marcasite cab ~
Here is a 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 pale bluish agate filled with shiny metallic 'chromed islands' of bright marcasite. Flowery plumes, actually, with oodles of gleam! Nipomo marcasite is an extremely challenging material to photograph, because it's as brilliantly reflective as a mirror; the stone in hand is much MUCH nicer than my camera and I were able to illustrate. The cab has a very high rounded dome of 7mm, a smoothly powerful shape, and a slick, shiny polish both front and back.
Size: 38x30mm
Weight: approximately 72 carats
Price: Sold
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 Nipomo marcasite
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