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Nipomo marcasite agate 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. This example is a pale blue agate, with a couple neat yellow areas, jam packed 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; check out the photo of the backside and you'll see what I mean! The cab has a very high rounded dome of 7+mm, and a sleek designer shape, polished to a gleaming brilliance both front and back.
Size: 46x20mm
Weight: approximately 62 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Nipomo marcasite agate
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