Marcasite & Pyrite Sphere - Poland (w/ stand) Amber w/ specimens The teal color is the

The teal color is the result of lead within the stone

and at a mine which is accessible only by horseback

Mother of Pearl is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some mollusks as an inner shell layer and makes up the outer coating of pearls

The green / black variety of Zoisite is actually anyolite

and has since enjoyed a steady climb in popularity and value

Marcasite & Pyrite Sphere - Poland (w/ stand) Amber w/ specimens The teal color is theBarite, Pyrite and Marcasite specimens are collected from the Lubin Mine in Poland. Marcasite is silver gold colored and upon closer inspection shows crystaline terminations. The Lubin Mine in the Southwestern part of Poland was discovered and developed during the 1960's, and still produces copper and silver today. In 2011 a large fault in the mine was discovered. Upon further exploration a cave was discovered where the walls were covered with kidney