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Calcite with Marcasite

Unknown Owner
A large gem quality cleavage rhombohedron of calcite, the type many call Iceland spar. There are neat bright golden inclusions of marcasite to 0.5 cm in size floating throughout. This does exhibit double refraction.

Product details

Species
Calcite, MarcasiteAbout Calcite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.5 x 8.0 x 5.5 cm
Added on11/16/2025
Locality
Canada, Ontario, Madoc Township

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
04/2026Unknown Owner$925.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Madoc Township
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