Size: 15x13x11 cm
Species: Calcite, Marcasite
Locality: Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, USA
Description: Purple calcites from Joplin Missouri are extremely sought after Midwestern classics. This particular specimen features a saturated purple phantom core. The purple coloration is caused by marcasite inclusions inside of the calcite. These have become extremely hard to find. Ex: Richard K. Smith
ID: 28229
Size: 15x13x11 cm
Species: Calcite, Marcasite
Locality: Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, USA
Description: Purple calcites from Joplin Missouri are extremely sought after Midwestern classics. This particular specimen features a saturated purple phantom core. The purple coloration is caused by marcasite inclusions inside of the calcite. These have become extremely hard to find. Ex: Richard K. Smith
ID: 28229
