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Nipomo marcasite cab ~
Offered here is a HUGE deluxe cabochon of rare Nipomo marcasite in agate, from that famous location in Central California. The area where this legendary material was once collected is no longer accessible, so it has become mighty tough to come by these days, particularly in this calibre. This one's a splendid example, featuring shiny metallic 'chromed islands' of bright marcasite suspended in a background of grayish agate. The marcasite is in the form of plume-like flowery blooms, which are a somewhat unusual, edged with white, and showing oodles of gleam! You'll look a long time to find one as nice! Nipomo marcasite is an extremely challenging material to photograph, because it's as brilliantly reflective as a mirror; the stone in hand is nicer than my camera and I were able to illustrate. This substantial cab has a well rounded dome of 5mm, and a pleasant heft in the hand that will probably surprise you. It's cut in an elongated teardrop shape that works nicely for showing off this stone's exceptional figure, and it has a slick, shiny polish both front and back.
Size: 60x24mm
Weight: approximately 66 carats
Price: SOLD Click for current gemstones for sale
 Nipomo marcasite
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