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PR201b
Here is an extra large of excellent quality Crystal Quartz cluster from Arkansas.
It measures approximately 13" x 10 1/2" x 5 1/2" and has not been polished.
This unique cluster has several different Crystal formations including barnacles,
cathedrals, lasers, manifests, and tabular sections. This clusters rests
without a stand or base and has many areas of rainbow iridescence.
Back.
Center.
Side.
Quartz is the second most common mineral in the Earth's continental
crust. It is mainly composed of Silica or Silica based minerals.
Although Quartz is known by a variety of names, the most important distinction
between types of Quartz is that of macro-crystalline, individual crystals
visible to the unaided eye, and micro-crystalline, where aggregates of crystals
are only visible under high magnification. There are many forms of Quartz
including Chalcedony, Amethyst, Citrine, and Carnelian which are results of
mineral impurities or heat treatments.
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Crystal Quartz Cluster
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$35.00
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PR203c
This is a larger Amethyst Cactus Crystal Cluster with 3 very nice Crystal
Points set in a bed smaller sparkly crystals. This specimen measures
2 3/8" x 2" x 1 3/4" and has a Lavender color with a darker Purple tips.
It has a sparkly appearance. This crystal is from the Magaliesberg Mountains
west of Pretoria, South Africa. Something different for your mineral
or crystal collection. These Crystals are often slender Crystal cores
with Amethyst tips and are coated with orange Hematite stained mini Crystals
giving the bristly, cactus appearance. Sometimes they may have a druzy
veil in lavender or yellow or white. Each in unique in their own right
and can not be duplicated.
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Cactus
Quartz Crystal
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$25.00 |
PR210b This is a very pretty
Onyx vase from Pakistan. It measures 3 3/4" x 3" and has a nice polish.
It has a nice soft mix of colors including Green, White, Tan, Brown and Gold
colored accents. A great gift or just keep it for yourself.
Onyx is a banded variety of Calcite. The colors of its bands range
from white to almost every color except shades of purple, blue and black.
It is used for vases, bowls, beads, cabochons and other items. This
type of Onyx is found in Mexico and Pakistan. It is often carved, polished
and sold in a variety of different things.
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Pakistani Onyx Vase
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$20.00
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PR206b
Here is a very nice, highly polished piece of Mary Ellen Jasper from Minnesota.
It measures 6 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 3/4" and has a real pretty, darker Red and Grey
color. This is a heavier mineral and is polished on one side.
It would make a nice addition to any mineral or polished rock collection.
Mary Ellen Jasper, also known as a type of Stromatolite, is a fossilized
dark red algae with Hematite throughout the matrix. Stromatolites were
the dominant life form in marine environment thousands of years ago.
Although this type of Jasper is quite common, these specimens are found at
the Mary Ellen Mine near the City of Biwabik, Minnesota. A true beauty
but very rare to own.
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Mary Ellen Jasper
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$120.00 |
2PR5b This is a larger
Amethyst Cactus Crystal cluster with just a hint of Citrine surrounded by
numerous small sparkly crystals. This specimen measures 8" x 6" in width
and 1 1/2" to 2" thick. Something different for the mineral collection.
This crystal is from the Magaliesberg Mountains west of Pretoria, South Africa.
Side view of cluster
These Crystals are often slender Crystal cores with Amethyst tips and
are coated with orange Hematite stained mini Crystals giving the bristly,
cactus appearance. Sometimes they may have a druzy veil in lavender
or yellow or white. Each in unique in their own right and can not be
duplicated.
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Cactus
Quartz Crystal
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$10.00 |
PR211c Here is a great
looking double Frog carved from Soapstone. The larger outer Frog measures
4" x 3" x 1 3/4"with the inner Frog measuring 2 1/2" x 1 1/4".
The inner Frog was carved without disturbing the outer Frog. It is one
piece!! A very nice addition to any collection. Item will be similar
to item in 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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Soap Stone Frog
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$10.00 |
PR212b Here is a neat
little Tan colored Soap Stone elephant made in India. Its hard to tell
by the picture, but there is actually a second elephant carved on the inside
of this. Both elephants are carved from a single piece of Soap Stone.
This measures 3" high by 3 1/2" long and 1 3/4 wide. A unique addition
to any collection! Similar item to picture.
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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Tan Soap Stone Elephant
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$15.00 |
PR213c Here is a really
great find!! This is an extra nice, above average quality Dugway Geode
from Utah. It measures 3" x 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" and has a nice polish
on the front face. The inside of the cavity is lined with fine druzy Quartz
Crystals with a hint of Lavender color. Just beautiful.
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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Dugway Geode
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$22.00 |
PR202b This is a nice,
above average Brazilian Agate end cut with great color and a very unique design.
It measures 2 3/4" x 5 3/4" x 2 1/4" and has been polished on the front face.
This is a beautiful work of nature and has great characteristics especially
when held in the bright light.
Agates mostly occur as nodules in volcanic rocks or waters containing
Silica in solution which is 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. It is very unlikely that you would
ever find an exact duplicate of any type of Agate, Brazilian or other.
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Brazilian Agate End
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$85.00 |
PR204b Here is a very
nice, larger, light Blue Celestite Geode from Madagascar. It measures
5 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 3 1/2". This is a very interesting Geode in that it
has a very detailed Blue interior with several well-defined larger Crystal
points. Definitely something different for the mineral collector.
Celestite, or Celestine, is a mineral consisting of Strontium Sulfate.
The mineral is named for its occasional delicate blue color. This mineral
occurs in Crystals and in compact massive, fibrous forms. It is mostly
found in sedimentary rocks and is often associated with Gypsum, Anhydrite
and Halite. The mineral is found worldwide usually in small quantities.
The pale blue variety are found in Madagascar.
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Celestite
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$16.00 |
PR200b
This is a very nice, White to Lavender Cactus Crystal cluster. This
Crystal measures 3" x 2 1/4" x 1 3/4" and has a sparkly appearance.
This Crystal cluster has 3 large, complete points and displays very well.
This beauty is from the Magaliesberg Mountains in West Pretoria, South Africa.
Something different for your mineral collection. These Crystals are
often slender Crystal cores with Amethyst tips and are coated with orange
Hematite stained mini Crystals giving the bristly, cactus appearance.
Sometimes they may have a druzy veil in lavender or yellow or white.
Each in unique in their own right and can not be duplicated.
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Cactus
Quartz Crystal
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$7.00 |
PR205b Here
is a very pretty Selenite Free Form in the shape of a mini castle. It
measures approximately 4 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" and has not been polished.
It has a flat bottom with a very unique, natural stature. It is very
similar to the Selenite lamps sold on the light and lamp pages of our web
site but it does not support a corded light. A very beautiful addition
to any rock collection. Item will be similar to item in photo
Selenite, also known as Satin Spar, Desert Rose and Gypsum Flower, are
the four Crystalline varieties of Gypsum. It is a very soft material
composed of Calcium Sulfate. Selenite is often transparent and colorless.
If color is present it is often due to impurities or presence of other minerals.
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Selenite Free Form
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$10.00 |
PR214b
Here is something different for the mineral collector. This is a set
of one cube and one polyhedron carving made from Mexican Onyx. The cube
measures 2 1/4" square and the polyhedron measures 2 3/8" on all sides.
These objects have a soft Beige and White color with other pastel colors mixed
in. Each has its own unique design as well. A great starter for
any collector. Items will be similar to items pictured. Onyx
is a banded variety of Calcite. The colors of its bands range from white
to almost every color except shades of purple, blue and black. It is
used for vases, bowls, beads, cabochons and other items. This type of
Onyx is found in Mexico and Pakistan. It is often carved, polished and
sold in a variety of different things.
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Mexican Onyx Cube and Polyhedron
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