as well as a reflection of our timeless fascination with the mysteries of the sea and the boundless potential for imagination
often referred to as sea buds
This lovely little specimen of Rhodochrosite from Peru has great color
is a type of chalcedony that is characterized by its vivid green coloration
lustrous pyrite formations scattered among calcite
Marcasite Stalactite from Linwood Mine DX3171 square as well as a reflectionMarcasite Stalactite from Linwood Mine Approx. Dimensions: 2x1x0. 75 inches Approx. Weight: 16 grams Locality: Linwood Mine, Buffalo, Scott Co., Iowa, USA Marcasite specimens from the Linwood Mine (Buffalo, Scott County, Iowa, USA) are eye catching mineral pieces prized by collectors for their metallic luster and distinctive crystal forms. Marcasite is an iron disulfide (FeS?) mineral that crystallizes in tabular, spear like or stalactitic clusters