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Mineral Specimen #5858    Calcite with Included Marcasite

Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana

7.5 x 5.1 x 3.6 cm

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Collected by R. Gannon, 1960s


A relatively large, Calcite crystal with inclusions of dark colored Marcasite. The included Marcasite is just below and outer layer of the Calcite which is transparent. The termination of the crystal is composed of three faces which are very smooth with a high, glossy luster The surfaces of the sides are covered with striations at an angle from the axis of the crystal. Some of the sides and edges are curved. The sides and terminations have a good, glossy luster. The sides of the specimen are composed of alternating surfaces which are either curved with faint, curved striations and flat surfaces with straight, prominent striations. All of the sides have a high glossy luster.

Condition: Good

Flaws: There is some minor bruising on one of the edges of the termination. There is a little more bruising on one of the edges near the base. There are two cleaved area at the very base of the specimen

From the Robert Gannon collection

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From the United States | Calcite | Sulfides and Sulfosalts | Minerals with Inclusions | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars
This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From the United States | Calcite | Sulfides and Sulfosalts | Minerals with Inclusions | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars