Marcasite Agate Generator~CRMAGN15 Schalenblende One (1) Large Tourmalinated Quartz

One (1) Large Tourmalinated Quartz Sphere

Made in Brazil

As evidence of the importance of fullerenes

62mm x 35mm x 47mm

Marcasite Agate Generator~CRMAGN15 Schalenblende One (1) Large Tourmalinated QuartzMarcasite Agate Generator~CRMAGN15. Marcasite is named for the Medieval Latin term "marcasita," a derivative of the Arabic word "markaschatsa," meaning "fire stone." This term isn't in reference to marcasite's beautiful metallic shine. Marcasite can actually spark when struck with iron or flint. The Ancient Incans, Greeks and Egyptians all valued marcasite. It was not uncommon to see Cleopatra herself adorned in marcasite gemstones. Marcasite is a