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Petrified Wood Bookends
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BK503c This is a very
beautiful set of Conifer Petrified Wood bookends from Arizona.
This set has very rich dark Red and Grey colors and shows the exterior
wood texture of the bark. The bookends have a great polish
on the face with a black felt in the middle and bottom. The
large set of bookends measures
13" x over 7" tall x 2 3/4". Very, very nice! This set weighs
14 lbs. 2 oz.
$150.00
Petrified Wood is a type of a fossil as it consists of fossil wood
where all the organic materials have been replaced with minerals while retaining
the original structure of the wood. These minerals are most often
Silicates such as Quartz. Other minerals, Manganese, Iron and Copper,
in the water or mud during the petrification process give Petrified Wood
a variety of color ranges: black - Carbon; green/blue - Copper; red/brown/yellow
- Iron. Petrified Wood can preserve the original structure of the
wood in all its detail all the way down to the microscopic level.
Structures such as tree rings and the various tissues are often observed
features. Although Petrified Wood can be found worldwide, it is rather
rare in larger quantities and at times can be difficult to obtain by the
average collector.
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Geisonoceras Bookends
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BK506c
Here is a very nice set of Black
Geisonoceras bookends from Morocco. The Geisonoceras fossils have been
cut, carved and polished from Fossil Rock material to expose the very unique
characteristics of each. This large set of bookends measures 8 1/8" x over
6 1/4" x almost 2 1/4". They make great decorator pieces as well
as super collectibles for the fossil hunter. They weigh 8 lbs. 2 oz.
$50.00
Orthoceras is a genus
of extinct Nautiloid Cephalopod. These fossils are common and have a global
distribution which occur in any marine rock, especially Limestone. These
are slender, elongated shells with the middle of the body chamber transversely
constricted and a sub-central orthochoanitic siphuncle. The surface is
ornamented by a network of fine lirae or fine lines/ridges.
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Brazilian Agate
Bookends
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BK508c
This is a very nice set of Pink
(color enhanced) Brazilian Agate Geode bookends. This set measures
8"
x almost 6 1/4" x nearly 4" with a nicely polished face and inner
surface. The set has a bright Pink color around the sparkly cavity with a very unique design. Just
beautiful.
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The set weighs 8 lbs. 3 oz.
$65.00
Agates mostly occur as nodules in volcanic rocks or waters containing
silica in solution possibly derived from the decomposition of silicates in the
lava. The siliceous matter is deposited in regular layers resulting in
the banded or striped formation.
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Mexican Lace
Agate
Bookends
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BK500b This
is a very pretty set of Mexican Lace Agate Geode bookends
with a very unique color scheme. They have very small crystal
cavities and an awesome Agate lace design on each side. This set measures
nearly 9 1/2" x 4 1/8" x 2 1/4" with a nicely polished front face.
They have brown felt on the inner and bottom surfaces for protection. These
bookends are a one-of-a-kind Rock Shed Lapidary creation. They will go fast
so grab them while you can!
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Total weight is 3 lbs.
$55.00
Agates mostly occur as nodules in volcanic rocks or waters containing
silica in solution possibly derived from the decomposition of silicates in
the lava. The siliceous matter is deposited in regular layers
resulting in the banded or striped formation.
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Brazilian Agate Bookends
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BK501b This is a pretty set of Purple (color enhanced) Brazilian Agate Geode
bookends with a unique design and color scheme. They have a really
cool agate crystal center. This set measures nearly 9 1/2" wide x
nearly 5 1/4" x 2 1/8" with a nicely polished front face and inner surface.
The set does have a couple chips along the cut and polished edges and is
reflected in our price. Still a nice smaller set of Agate bookends!
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This set weighs 4 lbs. 7 oz.
$42.00
Agates mostly occur as nodules in volcanic rocks or waters containing
silica in solution possibly derived from the decomposition of silicates in
the lava. The siliceous matter is deposited in regular layers
resulting in the banded or striped formation.
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Dendritic Agate
Bookends
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BK502b
This is a very unique and beautiful set of bookends made from Dendritic
Agate from Wyoming. This set has a gorgeous design and color mix of
White, Cream, Grey and Black. They
are polished on one side with a black felt in the middle and bottom.
The set measures 8 1/4" x 6" x 3 1/8" and is a one-of-a-kind creation
from the Rock Shed's own lapidary department. Very cool!
Back view
The set weighs 7 lbs. 1 oz.
$85.00
Agates mostly occur as nodules in volcanic rocks or waters containing
silica in solution possibly derived from the decomposition of silicates in
the lava. The siliceous matter is deposited in regular layers
resulting in the banded or striped formation.
6-15-11
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Orthoceras
Bookends
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BK504b
Here is a very nice, above average quality set of Black Orthoceras bookends.
This set measures 8 1/8" x over 6 1/4" tall x 2 3/8" and has a nice polish on the front, middle, top
and side faces. The bookends have been cut, carved and polished from Fossil
Rock material to expose the very unique fossils. This material is from
Morocco. The bookends make great decorator pieces as well as super collectibles
for the fossil hunter. Total weight is 8 lbs. 1 oz.
$35.00
Orthoceras is a genus of extinct Nautiloid Cephalopod.
These fossils are common and have a global distribution which occur in any marine
rock, especially Limestone. These are slender, elongated shells with the
middle of the body chamber transversely constricted and a sub-central orthochoanitic
siphuncle. The surface is ornamented by a network of fine lirae or fine
lines/ridges.
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Brazilian Agate Bookends
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BK510c This is a
very nice set of Natural Brazilian Agate Geode bookends with a very
different design. The set measures 9" x over 7 3/4 " x 2 1/4"
and has a nice polish on the front face and inner sides. The bookends
have nice crystallized cavities on the left side with an interesting design
on both. Beautiful!
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This set weighs 8 lbs. 8 oz.
$90.00
Agates mostly occur as nodules in volcanic rocks or waters containing
silica in solution possibly derived from the decomposition of silicates in
the lava. The siliceous matter is deposited in regular layers
resulting in the banded or striped formation.
6-23-11
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Labradorite
Bookends
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BK509c
This is a very pretty set of Labradorite bookends. This set has a beautiful
design and nice typical Labradorite "play of colors" from different angles.
They measure 10 1/8" x 6 3/4" tall x 4" with a high polish on the
front surfaces. The set has nice Green - Blue colors with black felt
on the middle and bottom for protection. This unique "one of kind" set was
crafted in the Rock Shed's own Lapidary department.
Total weight is 11 lbs.
$110.00
Labradorite is a Feldspar mineral that occurs in large Crystal masses
in anorthosite and shows an iridescence or "play of colors." Gemstone
varieties of Labradorite exhibiting a high degree of iridescence are
Spectrolite, Moonstone and Sunstone. High quality samples with good
iridescent qualities are desired for jewelry.
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Petrified Wood
Bookends
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BK505b This
is a very pretty medium sized set of Petrified Wood bookends.
This set of bookends has a colorful design in the wood and has a great
polish. This set also shows the exterior wood texture of the bark very well.
They are polished on one side with black felt in the middle and bottom for
protection. The set measures 7 3/4" x over 7" x
nearly 1 3/4".
Very nice!! Total weight 6 lbs. 8 oz.
$100.00
Petrified Wood is a type of a fossil as it consists of fossil wood where
all the organic materials have been replaced with minerals while retaining the
original structure of the wood. These minerals are most often Silicates
such as Quartz. Other minerals, Manganese, Iron and Copper, in the water
or mud during the petrification process gives Petrified Wood a variety of color
ranges: black - Carbon; green/blue - Copper; red/brown/yellow - Iron.
Petrified Wood can preserve the original structure of the wood in all its detail
all the way down to the microscopic level. Structures such as tree rings
and the various tissues are often observed features. Although Petrified
Wood can be found worldwide, it is rather rare in larger quantities and at times
can be difficult to obtain by the average collector.
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Dugway Geode Bookends
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BK507c
This is an above average quality set of Dugway Geode bookends. This
smaller set has a very good color mix and nice polish on the face with grey
felt in the middle and bottom. They measure 7 5/8" x 4 3/4"
tall x nearly 2 3/4" with a very beautiful and sparkly Geode cavity
on each side. A super set that would make
a super gift!! The set weighs 3 lbs. 13 oz.
$70.00
Geodes are geological rock formations which occur in
sedimentary and certain volcanic rocks. They are essentially rock cavities
or vugs with internal Crystal formations or concentric banding. The exterior
is generally Limestone while the interior contains Quartz Crystals and/or Chalcedony
deposits. If the Geode is completely filled with Crystal, being solid
all the way through, it is then called a nodule.
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