78.62.17

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

78.62.17

Entry/Object ID

Marcasite

Description

A 1/8" (.3 cm) thick slice of Marcasite, an orthorhombic mineral composed of Iron Sulfide (FeS2). It has a fibrous structure. Piece is from CA. The Marcasit is found embedded in Agate. Colors: Clear Agate with Brassy Green Marcasite, Browns, some Yellows. Several open holes are seen. Some of the Marcasite is oxydizing.

Acquisition

Notes

Delmar Smith

Dimensions

Dimension Description

5 x 7 5/8" (12.7 x 19.4 cm)