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PR303b
This is a
larger and unique Chrysanthemum Flower specimen with a nice
large flowers that covers most of the top of the rock. The flower measures
3 1/4" x
nearly3 1/4" as it wraps around the rock. It rests in matrix measuring
4 7/8" x nearly 3 1/4" x 2 1/2". 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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Chrysanthemum Flower
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$16.00 |
PR309b This
is something different for the rock collector. Here is a very nice,
extra quality Candy Apple Geode from Mexico. It measures 3 1/8" x
2
7/8" x over 2" and has been cracked open to show the inner
splendor. 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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$15.00 |
PR308c
This is a very nice specimen 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 3/8" x nearly 2 7/8 " x 1 3/8" and has a smooth, highly polished face. This beautiful
Petrified Wood is unique and would enhance any table or desk top 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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$30.00 |
PR311c
Here is a beautiful piece of Lapis
from Afghanistan.
This highly polished specimen measures 2 1/8" x 1 5/8" x
1 3/8". The Lapis piece has a great blue color color with lots of
sparkly pyrite accents. Something very nice for that someone special.
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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 |
Lapis
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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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$20.00 |
PR310b
Here is a
great addition to your office or home. This is a select South Dakota
Rose Free Form. It measures nearly 3 1/8" x over 2" x 1 1/4"
and has a pretty rose color. This piece has a nice polish on all sides. This
nice Rose Quartz specimen was 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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$16.00 |
PR305c
Here is a beautiful and high quality piece of
Fluorite. This piece has a stunning array of translucent Green
colors with nice Purple band on one end. It has a very sparkly appearance
and nice inclusions. It measures approximately 2 5/8" x 2
1/8" x almost 1/2" thick. Definitely a one-of-a- kind treasure.
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Fluorite, also known as fluor-spar, is a mineral composed of Calcium
Fluoride. It is a widely occurring mineral and is often found with
metallic minerals such as Galena and Sphalerite, but also with Barite,
Quartz and Calcite. It may fluoresce strongly in ultraviolet light.
Although blue is the most common color, it can also be red, purple, green,
yellow and white. |
Fluorite
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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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$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
or images in a cut section of the Jasper. |
Poly Chrome Jasper Free Form
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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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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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$30.00 |
PR306c
Here is a very beautiful Crystal Quartz cluster. It measures
over 3 3/4" x 3 1/4" tall x 2 3/8" and has a natural luster
and shine. This cluster has one larger crystal with smaller ones on
either side. 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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$150.00 |
PR302c
This is a very pretty Brazilian Agate Slab with a nice polish. It
measures over 11" x 10 5/8" x 7/8" and has a good color scheme and very
different design. The slab weighs over 8 pounds. The agate has
colorful bands of different shades of blue and grey surrounding the nice and pretty crystal
center. There are several smaller cavities scattered about the agate.
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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$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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