{"product_id":"calcite-w-marcasite-8","title":"Calcite w\/ Marcasite","description":"\u003cp\u003eLinwood Mine, Buffalo,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott Co., Iowa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10x8x5.5cm\u003c\/p\u003eA 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.\n\nSourced 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.\n\nCalcite 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.","brand":"Sterling Mineral Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47968298336477,"sku":"55","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/9954\/0189\/files\/IMG-4886.heic?v=1779912728","url":"https:\/\/sterlingmineralimports.com\/products\/calcite-w-marcasite-8","provider":"Sterling Mineral Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}