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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 pale bluish agate 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 brilliantly reflective, like a mirror; the stone in hand is nicer than my camera and I were able to illustrate. The cab has a very high rounded dome of just under 7mm, a sleek designer shape, with a gleaming polish both front and back.
Size: 56x20mm
Weight: approximately 73 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Nipomo marcasite
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