Marcasite

Lubin District, Legnica, Lower Silesia, Poland
Miniature, 4.8 x 4.5 x 2.1 cm
Start Time: 08/20/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/25/2016 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Marcasite specimens of this style and quality are rare from this well-known copper mining district from shale, noted for fine halite, gypsum and chalcanthite specimens. This very aesthetic mounded plate is covered with shrub-like clusters of rounded marcasite crystals with striking and beautiful golden and coppery iridescence. Choice and rare material from an East Coast collection.

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