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Marcasite

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Marcasite, 3.5 cm, from the Ziegler mine, near Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois. Illustrated in Minerals: The Collector’s Newspaper (2014), and Mineral Collections in Arizona-II (2020). Ex Dave Bunk; Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesMarcasite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Sparta
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 154
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 158
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Marcasite
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orthorhombic dimorph of pyrite with cockscomb blade clusters, metallic luster and iridescent tarnish; prized for sculptural form yet requires caref…
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Marcasite from Sparta
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Sparta
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