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PR303b This
is a larger and unique Chrysanthemum Flower specimen. It has a nice
flower measuring nearly 2 1/4" x
1 1/2" as the stone wraps around it. It rests in matrix
measuring 4 3/4" x almost 2 1/2" x nearly 2". These Chrysanthemum stones make great decorator items.
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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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$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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$110.00 |
PR314B
This is a very cool larger, very
pretty Brazilian Agate slab. The agate slab has fantastic banding in shades of
blue, grey, brown, rusty yellow, and white
surrounding a crystal center. It measures 12" x 7" x over
3/4"and weighs over 5 1/2 pounds. This agate slab also has
rough edging and an unpolished back. A stunning piece that would look fabulous mounted on a wall,
window, or propped up with a stand on a shelf. 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 Slab
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$60.00 |
PR310c
Here is a
great addition to your office or home. This is a large select South
Dakota Rose Quartz specimen. It measures 7" wide x almost 7 1/4"
tall x
3 5/8"
thick, weighs nearly 1 1/4 pounds
and has a very pretty rose color. This gorgeous Rose Quartz specimen was nicely polished on the face 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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$25.00 |
PR305b
Here is a very beautiful and high quality specimen of
Gold Ore from the Black Hills of South Dakota. This gorgeous piece has a stunning array of
different Gray colors with many areas of Pyrite that can be seen in the photographs. The specimen is highly polished on the face. It measures
nearly 5 7/8" x over 5 1/8" wide x 1 1/2" thick.
This piece is a Rock Shed lapidary department creation and definite
"one-of-a-kind treasure".
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Black Hills Gold Ore
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$35.00 |
PR306b
Here is a very beautiful piece of polished Agate from
China. This awesome free form has various pretty colors ranging from reds
to orange and yellow with a design unique to Chinese Agate with nice
banding over much of the surface. It measures 3 1/4" tall x nearly 2 3/8"
x 2" and has a high luster and shine on all sides. A true beauty to
behold.
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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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Chinese Agate Free Form
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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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$80.00 |
PR312c
Here is a very pretty vase made from Peacock Marble. It measures over
4"
in diameter x nearly 9 7/8" 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.
One added cool feature is there is a natural heart shape (as shown on the
third photo below).
Definitely a one-of-a- kind treasure.
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Peacock Marble is from Southwest China and formed in Limestone by heat
and pressure in the earth's crust. Recrystallization during Himalaya
formation caused the limestone to change in texture and makeup. Fossilized
materials along with it's original carbonate minerals, recrystallized and
formed large, coarse grains of calcite. Impurities present in the
limestone during the recrystallization affected the mineral composition of
the marble. The minerals that result from the impurities give the
marble up to ten different colors. The corresponding colors and minerals
that can be found: Green - Serpentine; Purple - Manganese spar; Brown -
Iron; Gray - Silicon Dioxide; Red - Hematite; Orange - Iron; White -
Calcite; Violet - Iron Manganese; Yellow - Limonite; Blue - Copper,
Cobalt, Chromium; Black - Carbon, Iron, Manganese. Peacock Marble is also
called "seven color Jade" in local language.
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Marble Vase
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$70.00 |
PR307c
Here is a very cool Poly Chrome Jasper Free Form. Highly polished on
all sides, it has amazing color, ranging from cream to orange to various greens in a excellent Poly Chrome design. This piece measures
nearly 5"
tall x 4 1/4" x nearly 2 3/4". It would make a great addition to any
rock collection.
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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
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$30.00 |
PR308c
This is a very nice specimen of Petrified Wood from the Black Hills of South Dakota.
It has nice rich brown Earth Tone colors and a neat natural texture on the
unpolished surfaces. It measures over 5 1/4" x nearly 5 1/4" x
almost 1 7/8" and has a
smooth, highly polished face. This was cut and polished in our own
lapidary department. This beautiful Petrified Wood is unique and would
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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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$40.00 |
PR300c
Here is something different from the Rock Shed's
gift department. This is a Skull made from Reconstituted Amber. The
Skull
is a pretty Amber color with an excellent design. It measures 2
3/4" long x
almost 1 7/8" wide x almost 2 1/4" tall . A very nice piece of a hard to find material and
would make a super gift for a special person!
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Natural Amber is an organic, time hardened fossilized
resin material of vegetable origin. It came from a species of Pinus
Succinisera (Pine) trees around 45 million years ago from the Baltic
region of Europe. Amber is a soothing material that is both calming an
energizing and said to bring clarity of thought and wisdom. Reconstituted
Amber is made by melting pieces of natural Amber and allowing it to cool
and return to a solid state. Real Amber is not available is large sizes
suitable for making into spheres or other large polished items.
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Reconstituted Amber Skull
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$12.00 |
PR309b
This is something different for the rock collector. Here is a very
nice, extra quality Garnet. It measures approximately 1 1/4" in
diameter and has a nice polish on all facets to show the inner splendor. There
are a couple of very small chips and has been reflected in the reduced
price.
The Garnet has a gorgeous dark Red color with sparkly inclusions as it's
rotated in the light. A true beauty.
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Garnets are a group of minerals that have been used since the Bronze
Age as gemstones and abrasives. The name "garnet" may come from the Middle
English word gernet meaning 'dark red." Six common species of garnet are
recognized by their chemical composition. They are pyrope, almandine,
spessartine, grossular, uvarovite and andradite.
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Garnet
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$35.00 |
PR302b
This is a very pretty Brazilian Agate Slab with a nice polish. It
measures 8 1/4" x nearly 5 3/4" x 7/8" and has a good color scheme and very
different design. The agate has
colorful bands of different shades of blue and grey surrounding the nice
pale yellow
center. This Brazilian Agate Slab 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 Slab
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$122.00 |
PR311b Here is a gorgeous piece of Lapis from
Afghanistan. This highly polished specimen measures nearly 5 1/2" x over
2 3/4" x 1 1/4". The beautiful Lapis has a great Royal Blue color with lots of
sparkly pyrite accents. Something extremely nice for that someone special.
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Lapis is a rock and not a mineral because it is made up from various
other minerals. To be a mineral it would have one constituent only, and
Lapis has several including Lazurite, Sodium, Aluminum, Silicon, Oxygen,
Sulfur and Chlorine. Most Lapis contains Calcite, Sodalite and Pyrite. The
best color is an intense blue that is lightly dusted with small flecks of
Pyrite. Lapis takes an excellent polish and has been made into jewelry,
carvings, boxes, mosaics and ornamental objects. |
Lapis
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$75.00 |
PR304b
This is an interesting pillar made from Picasso Marble.
This material is from Utah. It measures 9" x 2 1/4"
x nearly 2" and is nicely polished on all sides. This specimen has a nice blend of Browns and Blacks
which really enhances the whole appearance.
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. |
Picasso Marble Pillar
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$150.00 |
PR315b
Here's something really different from the Rock Shed, an amazing
work of art, this Skull carved in Pyrite. This skull is from Peru
and measures approximately 4 1/2"x 4 1/2" x 3 5/8" and weighs nearly 6
pounds. This is truly one of a kind find!
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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
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