AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Iowa > Marcasite intersecting stalactitic formations |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 81176 |
Mineral: | Marcasite intersecting stalactitic formations |
Locality: | Linwood Mine, Buffalo, Scott County, Iowa |
Description: | Lustrous greenish-yellow metallic marcasite crystals in intersecting linear formations to 145 mm long, The marcasite crystals are sharp, well formed, and have iridescent surface luster. The broken ends reveal a small hollow center hole in each formation. Collected in 2021 |
Overall Size: | 16x7x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | 1-4 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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