Specimen #747

Name: Marcasite Stalactite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Alcoa Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, USA

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 11.2 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm

Weight: 71

Acquired: 2008-07-17

Source: Arkenstone Auction

Label: Y

Comment: Collector Dave Stoudt picked up this fine piece on a trip in 1985. It is a perfect, gently tapering stalactite of marcasite, with a bumpy golden surface. MOST UNUSUAL midwest material!

Minerals: Marcasite (FeS₂)

There are 3 pictures on file

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Marcasite Stalactite, Alcoa Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois - 11.2 x 1.7 x 1.7 mm

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Marcasite Stalactite, Alcoa Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois - 11.2 x 1.7 x 1.7 mm

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Marcasite Stalactite, Alcoa Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois