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H323c
Here is a very nice, above average quality, larger Septarian Heart
from Utah. It measures 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" x 1" and has a good polish.
This larger heart has a unique shape and design. A great gift for
Valentine's Day or any day! Another
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Septarian, also know as a type of Concretion, is a volume of sedimentary
rock in which a mineral cement fills the porosity. Concretions are
often ovoid or spherical in shape. They form within layers of sedimentary
strata that has already been deposited. It is composed of a Carbonate
mineral such as Calcite, a Silica such as Chert, Flint or Jasper or an
Iron Oxide such as Goethite or Hematite. It is commonly found in
Shale, Siltstones and Sandstones.
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Septarian Heart
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$14.00 |
H314c
Here is something different from the gift department at the Rock Shed.
This is a very nice, hand crafted Heart Soapstone Box with inlaid Abalone
shell design. It measures 3 7/8" x 3 1/4" x 1 3/8" and has a smooth
finish. The box has a removable lid with an intricate hand carved
floral design on each side. The inlay Abalone shell design has a
pretty Pink and Blue floral pattern. A perfect gift for that perfect
person. Another photo.
Soapstone, also known as steatite or "soap rock", is a metamorphic
rock type of a Talc-schist. It is largely composed of the mineral
Talc and is rich in magnesium. It has been a well known carving
media for thousands of years. It is a relatively soft substance
and may feel soapy to the touch, thus the name Soapstone. It is
chemically stable and resistant to acid. Soapstone is often used
in carvings, inlaid design, sculpture, coasters, and kitchen countertops
and sinks.
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Medium Heart Soapstone
Box
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$8.50 |
H311c
These are 3 smaller gemstone Hearts carved from Howlite, Orange Aventurine
and Blue Goldstone. Each Heart measures 1 1/8" x 1 1/8" x 3/8".
Something different for that special person or to add to the collection.
These are similar to the like item shown. |
3 Small Hearts
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$20.00 |
H312c
This is a pretty, above average quality, gemstone Heart carved from
Poly Chrome Jasper. It measures 2 3/8" x 2 1/4" x 3/4" and has a
nice polish. Something different for that special person or to add
to the collection.
There is only one (1) available.
Another photo.
Jasper, or spotted stone, is an opaque, impure variety of Quartz
that is usually red, yellow or brown in color. Some Jaspers simultaneously
exhibit several variants such as banding, flow patterns, dendrites or
color variations. This results in what appears to be scenes or images
in a cut section of the Jasper.
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Poly Chrome Jasper Heart
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$18.00 |
H300c
This is a pretty gemstone Heart carved from Utah Septarian. It
measures nearly 2" x 2"x 3/4". A very pretty heart with a
lot of character. Something different for that special person or
to add to the collection.
Another photo.
Septarian, also know as a type of Concretion, is a volume of sedimentary
rock in which a mineral cement fills the porosity. Concretions are
often ovoid or spherical in shape. They form within layers of sedimentary
strata that has already been deposited. It is composed of a Carbonate
mineral such as Calcite, a Silica such as Chert, Flint or Jasper or an
Iron Oxide such as Goethite or Hematite. It is commonly found in
Shale, Siltstones and Sandstones.
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Septarian Heart
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$40.00 |
H317c
This is a beautiful and very unique Heart carved from Utah Septarian
measuring nearly 3" x 3 1/4"x 1 1/2" and has a nice polish. Something
different for that special person or to add to the collection.
Septarian, also know as a type of Concretion, is a volume of sedimentary
rock in which a mineral cement fills the porosity. Concretions are
often ovoid or spherical in shape. They form within layers of sedimentary
strata that has already been deposited. It is composed of a Carbonate
mineral such as Calcite, a Silica such as Chert, Flint or Jasper or an
Iron Oxide such as Goethite or Hematite. It is commonly found in
Shale, Siltstones and Sandstones.
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Septarian Heart
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$20.00 |
H318c
This is a pretty gemstone Heart carved from Brecciated Jasper.
It measures nearly 2" x 2" x 1" and has a super shiny polish. Something
different for that special person or to add to the collection.
Another photo.
Jasper, or spotted stone, is an opaque, impure variety of Quartz
that is usually red, yellow or brown in color. Some Jaspers simultaneously
exhibit several variants such as banding, flow patterns, dendrites or
color variations. This results in what appears to be scenes or images
in a cut section of the Jasper.
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Brecciated Jasper Heart
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$30.00 |
HT310b
This is a larger, very pretty gemstone Heart carved from Picasso Marble
measuring over 3 1/2" x 3 3/8"x 1 1/8" and has a nice polish. Something
different for that special person or to add to the collection.
Another photo.
Marble is a metamorphic rock consisting of Limestone but composed
mostly of Calcite. It is used extensively for sculpture, building
materials and has many decorative uses. The pure white Marble is
probably the most common form known, but the characteristic swirls and
veins of many colored Marble varieties are usually due to various mineral
impurities such as Clay, Silt, Sand, Iron Oxides or Chert.
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Picasso Marble Heart
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$6.00 |
H324c
Here is something different for the heart
collector. This is a smaller, above average quality Lapis Heart.
The Heart measures approximately 1" x 1"x 1/2" and has a good polish.
These hearts come from us to you randomly from the bag but are a higher
quality than some we have had in the past. The colors range from
Blue to White to Gold. Some have sparkly Pyrite inclusions and some
have more of a spotted design. Unfortunately there is no choice
in color or design. The Heart you will receive will be similar to
one that is shown in the photo. Lapis is a
stone with a long tradition of being considered a gem. It is usually
deep blue in color and is opaque. It is a rock and not a mineral
as it is made up from various other minerals. The main component
is Lazurite which is a Feldspar Silicate. Lapis may also contain
Calcite, Sodalite and Pyrite. It is found worldwide.
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Lapis Heart
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$18.00 |
H308b
This is a pretty gemstone Heart carved from Picasso Marble measuring
nearly 2 1/8" x2 1/8"x 3/4" and has a nice polish. Something different
for that special person or to add to the collection.
Another photo.
Marble is a metamorphic rock consisting of Limestone but composed
mostly of Calcite. It is used extensively for sculpture, building
materials and has many decorative uses. The pure white Marble is
probably the most common form known, but the characteristic swirls and
veins of many colored Marble varieties are usually due to various mineral
impurities such as Clay, Silt, Sand, Iron Oxides or Chert.
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Picasso Marble Heart
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$18.50 |
H325b
This is a beautiful Heart carved from Picasso Marble measuring nearly
2 1/8" x 2 1/4" x 5/8" and has a nice polish. Something different
for that special person or to add to the collection. Marble is
a metamorphic rock consisting of Limestone but composed mostly of Calcite.
It is used extensively for sculpture, building materials and has many
decorative uses. The pure white Marble is probably the most common
form known, but the characteristic swirls and veins of many colored Marble
varieties are usually due to various mineral impurities such as Clay,
Silt, Sand, Iron Oxides or Chert.
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Picasso Marble Heart
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$8.50 |
H320c
These are 3 smaller gemstone Hearts carved from Gold Tiger Eye, Green
Aventurine and Pink Rhodenite. Each Heart measures 1 1/8" x 1 1/8" x 3/8".
Something different for that special person or to add to the collection.
These are similar to the like item shown. |
3 Small Hearts
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$12.50 |
HT321b
This is a beautiful and very unique Heart carved from Utah Septarian
measuring 2" x 2" x 3/4" and has a good polish. Something different
for that special person or to add to the collection.
Another photo.
Septarian, also know as a type of Concretion, is a volume of sedimentary
rock in which a mineral cement fills the porosity. Concretions are
often ovoid or spherical in shape. They form within layers of sedimentary
strata that has already been deposited. It is composed of a Carbonate
mineral such as Calcite, a Silica such as Chert, Flint or Jasper or an
Iron Oxide such as Goethite or Hematite. It is commonly found in
Shale, Siltstones and Sandstones.
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Septarian Heart
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$26.00 |
H322c
This is a beautiful and very unique Heart carved from Fluorite. This
nice heart measures 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" x 3/4" and has a nice polish.
Something different for that special person or to add to the collection.
Another photo.
Fluorite, also referred to as fluor-spar, is a mineral composed
of Calcium Fluoride. It is a widely occurring mineral found world
wide and is often found with metallic minerals such as Galena, Sphalerite,
Barite, Quartz and Calcite. Fluorite may fluoresce strongly in ultraviolet
light which may be due to the presence of some impurities such as Yttrium.
Blue is the most common color but red, purple, green, yellow and white
are also frequent. It is used as a source of fluorine for hydrofluoric
acid and for the fluorinated water. It can be used in high performance
telescopes, camera lens, enamels and in the making of opalescent glass
as well as gemstone carvings.
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Fluorite Heart
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$32.00 |
H301c
This is a very nice, softly colored Carnelian heart from Madagascar.
It measures 2 3/4" x 3" x 1 3/8" and has a nice polish. The heart
has a pretty White and Reds with a Pink hue background color scheme.
Very nice. Another photo.
Carnelian is a red or reddish-brown variant of Chalcedony but also
may come in the colors of orange and pink. It is quite common and
usually found in translucent pebble form. It is found in several
areas of Europe, Iceland and Madagascar.
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Carnelian Heart
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$25.00 |
H302b
Here is a unique find!! This is an above average quality Black Skin Agate
Heart. It measures 2" x 2 1/4" x 1" and has a nice polish.
The pretty Heart has an unique Agate design on both sides. Close
observation will reveal an unusual area of Hematite along the side of
the Heart. This interesting mix of minerals adds character to an
already beautiful Heart. There is only one (1) available.
Another photo.
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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Black Skin Agate Heart
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$6.00 |
H303b
This is a pretty, above average quality, gemstone heart carved from Hematite.
The heart measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 3/8" and has a nice polish.
Something different for that special person or to add to the collection.
Similar to like item. Hematite is a mineral form of Iron oxide.
It is a very common material that has a black to steel to silver-grey
color and may also appear reddish brown. Hematite is a heavy metal
and when it is polished it is consider to many to be of gemstone quality.
It is very popular in jewelry and Native American art.
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Hematite Heart
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$20.00 |
H304c
This is a pretty and very unique Ocean Jasper Heart. It measures
2" x 2"x 3/4" and has a nice polish. Something different for that
special person or to add to the collection.
There is only one (1) available.
Another photo.
This material is a new find from Madagascar. The deposit formed
as a rhyolite flow but has been completely silicified. The Rhyolitic eyes
or orbs come in an astonishing array of colors and color combinations.
The back ground can be white, pink, green, red, or yellow. Botryoidal
formations as well as white and deep green druzy are also common. This
deposit has been discovered at the edge of the ocean. It can only be seen
and collected at low tide. The area has no road so the material must be
transported to civilization by boat. This material is fast becoming
a rarity in the Jasper ocean fields, so get one while it is still available.
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Ocean Jasper Heart
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$16.00 |
H305c
This is a pretty Angelite heart from Peru. It measures 2" x 1
3/4" x 1" and has a nice polish. This heart has a soft, light Blue-Grey
color with some small, spotted, White accents. A truly beautiful
heart. Makes a great addition to any collection. Angelite,
also known as Anhydrite, is a member of the Calcium Sulfate family.
It is formed in a hot climate and in evaporative deposits of chemical
sedimentary rocks. It alters to Gypsum when dehydrated and is often
associated with Halite and Barite. The name is Greek and means "without
water."
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Angelite Heart
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$15.00 |
H306b
This is a pretty and very unique shiny Pyrite Heart. It measures
nearly 2 1/2" x 2 1/4"x 1" and has a nice polish. Something different
for that special person or to add to the collection.
There is only one (1) available.
Another photo.
Pyrite, or Iron Pyrite, is an Iron sulfide with isometric Crystals
that usually appear as cubes. It is brittle and can break or powder
easily. Its metallic luster and brass yellow hue have earned it
the nickname of "fool's gold" due to many miners mistaken it for the real
thing. Ironically, small quantities of actual gold are sometimes
found in Pyrite. It is the most common of the sulfide minerals and
is usually found with other sulfides or oxides in Quartz veins, sedimentary
or metamorphic rocks
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Pyrite Heart
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