Goethite / Limonite pseudomorph after Marcasite (classic material)

Item Description

This is an eye-catching and very aesthetic specimen of these well-known pseudomorphs of what for years was thought to be Hematite after Marcasite from deep in the White Desert near the border with Libya. It should be noted that these specimens are actually pseudomorphs of Goethite (with some Limonite) after Marcasite, so be sure to update the specimens in your collection. The piece has great three-dimensional form and is honestly showier than most we've had to offer in the auctions. The piece is essentially a complete "floater" with no real point of attachment that I can find. This is a very nice piece, and worth adding to any pseudomorph collection for the size, quality and beautiful combination of crystallizations. I love the fact that the original Marcasite crystals are still quite sharp and well-preserved after being replaced by the reddish-bronze colored Goethite / Limonite.