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PR303b
These "Chrysanthemum"
Flowers, frozen in stone, are natural occurrences of Celestite crystals in
a limestone matrix. Found in Liuyang County, Hunan Province in China.
The Chrysanthemum Stone Flower has been highly prized as a marvel of nature.
Once polished and carved to show the wondrous flower, it is a soothing object
for contemplation and meditation.
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The flower measures over 1 5/8" x 2" and rests in matrix measuring 3
1/4" x 3 1/4" x 1 5/8". These make great decorator items.
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Chrysanthemum Flower
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$20.00 |
PR309c
This is something different for the rock collector. Here is a very nice,
extra good quality Candy Apple Geode from Mexico. It measures 3" x nearly
3" x over 2 1/2" and has been cracked down the middle. The inside and
outside of the Geode have not been polished. A true beauty.
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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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Candy Apple Geode
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$35.00 |
PR308c
This is a
very nice end cut of Petrified Wood from the Black Hills of South Dakota.
This was polished in our own lapidary department. It has nice rich brown Earth
Tone colors and a neat natural texture on the unpolished surfaces. It measures
5" x 4 3/4" x 2 3/4" and has a smooth, highly polished face. This beautiful
Petrified Wood is unique and would enhance any table or desk top and would
be a cool gift! Another photo
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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South Dakota Petrified Wood
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$10.00 |
PR311c
Here is something
different from the Rock Shed's gift department. These are faceted "Crystal"
Gemstones in various colors. The approximate average size of each Glass
stone is 1 1/2" or 40 mm in diameter. There is a wide array of colors
including Red, Blue, Clear, Turquoise, Green and Light Blue. You
will receive three (3) of the items pictures at our choosing. Unfortunately,
there is NO choice in color.
Something very nice for that someone special.
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"Crystal" Gemstones
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$200.00 |
PR313b
This is a very cool large Labradorite
Free Form. This beautiful specimen has a good color mix with a highly iridescent
shine that changes colors as the light hits it from different angles. It measures
7 1/8" x 3 1/4" x 2 1/2" and weighs 4.5 lbs. The specimen has some areas
of Biotite Mica that shows up dull black. A really awesome item for a special
person or just keep it for yourself!
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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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Labradorite
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$35.00 |
PR310b
Here is a
great addition to your office or home. This is a select South Dakota
Rose Quartz Slab. It measures over 8" x 4 3/4" x 1 1/2" and has
a deep rose color. This piece has a nice polish on the face. It was
cut and polished here at the Rock Shed. Something very different for
the collector or the gift giver.
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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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South Dakota Rose Quartz
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$48.00 |
PR301b
Here is a very large, very beautiful Crystal Quartz Point. This specimen
measures 4 3/4" x 3" x 4" and has a smooth, natural finish with a hint of
a Smoky Grey color. This crystal has 6 facets and the upper portion
is almost completely clear. Close observations will reveal one larger
"self healed" fracture and a small chipped area near the top that has been
polished. Neither of these natural flaws distract from the appearance
or beauty of the Crystal.
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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Quartz Crystal
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$45.00 |
PR312c
Here is a very pretty vase made from Marble. It measures 6" x 6" tall and has a nice exterior polish. This vase has an unique design
which exhibits several colors and designs in different areas of the vase.
Definitely a one-of-a- kind treasure.
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Marble is a metamorphic rock consisting of Limestone but mostly composed
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.
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Marble Vase
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$16.00 |
PR307c
Here is a very cool Green Calcite Free Form from Mexico. It has many,
many crystals in various shades of green. It measures 4" x nearly 4 1/4" high
x 3 1/2" wide and is nicely polished. The bottom consists of Rhyolite.
A very unique gift for someone special or add it to your own collection.
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Calcite is a Carbonate mineral that is most widely distributed on the
Earth's surface. It is a common constituent of sedimentary rocks with
Limestone in particular. A Calcite formation can take on many different
shapes and sizes which is dependent on the location, ground water occurrence
and temperature. Calcite is usually white or colorless but can be gray,
red, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown or black. The deeper the color
is usually indicative of the definitive impurities from the earth or water.
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Green Calcite
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$18.00 |
PR305b
Here is something different for the polished
rock collector. This is a very nice, above average quality Brown Goldstone
free form. It measures 2 3/4" x nearly 2 1/4" x 1 3/4" and has a nice
polish on the very deep Purple color.
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Goldstone is a type of synthetic glass made with Copper or Copper Salts
in the presence of a reducing flame. Under normal conditions, Copper
ions meld into the Silica to produce transparent bluish-green glass.
When it cools, the Copper forms precipitates into small crystalline clusters.
The finished product can take a smooth polish and be carved into beads, figurines
or other artifacts suitable as a semi-precious stone and is often mistaken
for a natural material.
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Goldstone
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$36.00 |
PR300b
Here is something different from the Rock Shed's gift
department. This is a hand crafted Rhodocrosite Buffalo. The Buffalo
is a pretty Pink color with lighter banding on one side. It measures
2 1/8" x 1 5/8" x 5/8". A very nice piece of a hard to find item and
would make a super gift for a special person!
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here for more carvings like this.
Rhodocrosite is a Manganese Carbonate mineral. It
is typically a rose-red color, but impure specimens can be shades of pink
to pale brown. It is used as a key component of low-cost stainless steel
and certain Aluminum alloys. Quality banded specimens are often used
for decorative stones and jewelry, although it is relatively soft and difficult
to cut.
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Rhodocrosite Buffalo
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$25.00 |
PR306c
Here is a very beautiful Crystal Quartz cluster. It measures
4 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 3" and has a natural luster and shine. This
cluster has several completely full crystals and numerous smaller, sparkly
crystals at the base. A beauty to behold.
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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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Quartz Crystal
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$125.00 |
PR302c
This is a very pretty Brazilian Agate End Cut with a nice polish. It
measures 7 7/8" x 3 5/8" and has a good color scheme and very different design.
It weighs nearly 11 pounds. The agate has colorful bands of a pale yellow
and different shades of grey surrounding the nice and pretty crystal cavity.
This Brazilian Agate End Cut would make a great addition to any polished collection
or it would make a great gift.
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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 Cut
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PR304c
This is an interesting Free Form made from Picasso Marble.
This material is from Utah. It measures over 3" x nearly 3" x 5/8" and
is nicely polished. This specimen has a nice blend of Browns and Blacks
which really enhances the appearance.
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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 Free Form
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