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Marcasite

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Specimens of crystal Marcasite, are very much regarded as a French classic from the Cap Blanc chalk cliffs. This specimen is one of the more exceptional specimens displaying excellent lustrous light metallic silvery-yellow twinned arrow habit Marcasite crystals, measuring to 3 cm developed from a fine intergrown cluster of Marcasite crystals on the typical Chalk matrix.

Product details

SpeciesMarcasite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 8.0 x 5.3 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityFrance, Hauts-de-France, Cap Blanc-Nez

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$7,500.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Marcasite
Mineral guide
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orthorhombic dimorph of pyrite with cockscomb blade clusters, metallic luster and iridescent tarnish; prized for sculptural form yet requires caref…
Marcasite
Regional guide
Marcasite from Cap Blanc-Nez, France
Cap Blanc-Nez, France — a premier locality for marcasite in chalk, prized for sharp bladed crystals and the key distinction from pyrite for collectors.