30222: Calcite and Marcasite - $8 Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa Miniature - 4.4 x 3.1 x 2.4 cm 24 grams Specimen status: Available Send an email with specimen number to order A classic Knoxville calcite, with the
matrix nearly covered (except the base) with dark brown,
translucent to opaque, somewhat glassy calcite rhombs to
about 5 mm. Scattered around the base calcite layer are
scattered, colorless scalenohedral calcite (a second
generation) as singles and clusters. The calcite is
accented with scattered, sparse and tiny marcasite
crystals. Displays perfectly as shown without external
support. No damage.
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