Calcite w/ Marcasite

Linwood Mine, Buffalo,

Scott Co., Iowa

USA

10x8x5.5cm

A striking calcite specimen showcasing brilliant white to cream-colored rhombohedral crystals accented with metallic marcasite inclusions. The contrast between the translucent calcite and the brassy pyrite-group mineral creates visual depth and collector appeal. Sourced from the historic Linwood Mine in Buffalo, Scott County, Iowa—a locality renowned for quality mineral specimens. This piece measures 10 x 8 x 5.5 cm, making it an ideal display size for serious collectors and mineral enthusiasts. Calcite with marcasite combinations are prized for their aesthetic contrast and the geological story they tell about hydrothermal mineralization. A fine addition to any mineral collection.