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Description
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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. 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 a few pools of lemon yellow agate, and the rest is fairly filled 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 as brilliantly reflective as a mirror; the stone in hand is MUCH nicer than my camera and I were able to illustrate. The cab has a very high rounded dome of 6.5mm, a sleekly powerful shape, and a brilliant polish both front and back.
Size: 47x24mm
Weight: approximately 62 carats
Price: Sold
Current gemstone offerings $59.00
 Nipomo marcasite
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