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$40.00 |
PR404b
Here is something new at the Rock Shed. This is an above average quality Chinese
Agate Free Form. It measures
nearly 3" high x 2 1/2" x 2" and has a nice polish on all
sides. This
beauty has an unique Reddish-Brown color with several other Grey and Black
design areas
in an very unique design. Very nice!
Another photo.
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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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$14.00 |
PR403b
Here is something different for any collector. Here is a very nice,
very pretty Selenite Crystal from Utah. It measures nearly 5 1/4" x 3
1/4" x 7/8"
and has a natural shiny appearance. A great conversation piece or use
it wire wrap a new piece of jewelry.
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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 Crystal
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$20.00 |
PR409c
This is a very pretty, above average quality, multi-colored Marble Vase from
Pakistan. This vase measures 3 3/4" x nearly 3" in
diameter. It is highly polished
all around except for the base. This vase has a very nice, softer Beige
color with Brown, Grey and White accents.
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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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$15.00 |
PR410c This is a great find!! Here is a nice
and interesting Lingam
Stone. It measures 2 7/8" x 1 3/4" and has a smooth surface which does not appear
to have any polish. The Lingam Stones are native to India and the Hindu
religion. This stone came to us with unknown origin. Lingam Stones
have an unique history and are used for Hindu religious ceremonies.
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Lingam Stone
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$30.00 |
PR412b This is a different item here at the Rock
Shed!! This is a very beautiful Rainbow Obsidian Free Form from
Mexico. It measures over 2" x 2" x 1 1/4" with a very nice polish. The
Free Form has a beautiful Black color with faint greenish rings barely
visible starting from the top going down around the side. A neat item
indeed!
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Obsidian is a type of naturally-occurring glass formed as an extrusive
igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava erupted from a volcano,
cools rapidly through the glass transition temperature and freezes without
sufficient time for Crystal growth. Because of the lack of Crystal
structure, Obsidian blade edges can reach almost molecular thinness,
leading to its ancient use of projectile points (arrow heads), and its
modern use as surgical scalpel blades.
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Rainbow Obsidian Free Form
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$45.00 |
PR402b
Here is something different at the Rock Shed. This is a larger, above
average quality Agatized Coral specimen. The Coral has been cut and
the face highly polished. The inside has nice sparkly crystals. The Coral
measures 7 18" x 3 3/4" x over 1 1/8" and has a natural rough exterior.
The fossil shows unique detail and texture. This Coral is from
Florida and from a location that is no longer accessible to the public.
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Coral
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$12.00 |
PR407c
Here is something different from the gift department at the Rock Shed.
This is a very nice, hand crafted Soapstone Box with inlaid Abalone shell
design. It measures 4" x 3" x 1 1/8" 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.
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Soapstone,
also known as Steatite or Soaprock, is a metamorphic rock or Talc-Schist.
It is composed of the mineral Talc and is rich in Magnesium and is formed
by the metamorphism of ultramafic protoliths and the metasomatism of siliceous
Dolostones. It is a very soft material and may have a soapy feel when
touched. It can be easily carved into decorative items as well as bowls
or other cooking utensils. It is used by welders and fabricators as
a marker due to its resistance to heat.
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Soapstone Box
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$16.00 |
PR408c
Here is something different from Mexico. This is a very nice Trancas
Geode from Mexico. It measures 3 1/2" x 3 1/4" x 1 5/8" and has been
cracked down the middle. The inside and outside of the Geode have not
been polished. A true beauty!
Another photo.
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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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Trancas Geode
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$20.00 |
PR400c
This is a nice, above average Laguna Agate end cut with great color and a
very unique design. It measures nearly 3" x 2 1/2" x nearly 1" 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. This material is
from Mexico. Another photo.
Another photo.
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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Laguna Agate End
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$8.00 |
PR401c
Here
is a great find. This is a Rose Quartz pocket piece from Brazil.
Each piece measures approximately 2 3/4" x 1 7/8" x 3/4" and has been polished
all over. Item is similar to photo. You will receive one (1) pocket
piece. Rose Quartz is a type of Quartz which exhibits a pale pink
to rose red hue. The color is usually considered as due to trace amounts
of Titanium, Iron or Manganese, in the massive material. Some Rose Quartz
contains microscopic Rutile needles which produce an asterism in transmitted
light.
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Rose Quartz
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$175.00 |
PR413b
This
is a really rare item. This is a beautiful Dry Head Agate from
Montana. It has excellent banding colors around the neat hollow
crystallized center cavity. The piece measures approximately 4 3/4" x 5
3/4" x 3" and has been polished on the face. Very cool indeed!
Another photo.
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Dry Head Agates are
from the Bighorn Canyon area of Montana. The banding colors are usually
bright orange with some white or pink bands on charcoal, light gray,
whitish oranges or greenish matrix. Dry Head Agates are very rare and no longer
available as the mining area is now part of a wild horse refuge. Dry Head Agates may be geologically similar to the Teepee Canyon and Fairburn
Agates of the Black Hills area.
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Dry Head Agate
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$24.00 |
PR411b
This
is a nice petrified wood limb round section from Madagascar. It has
been cut and polished on one end to show the true beauty of the interior.
It has the look of a real branch on the exterior. A nice addition to
any rock collection, it is a very colorful specimen measuring 2 3/4" x 3 1/2"
x 3".
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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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Petrified Wood
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$70.00 |
PR405b
Here is something different for any collector. Here is
a very nice, very pretty Optical Calcite. It measures 6 1/2" x
3 1/4" x 1 7/8"
and has a natural shiny appearance. The Calcite is very transparent
with many sparkly inclusions. A great conversation piece.
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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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Optical Calcite
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$20.00 |
PR406c
Here is
something different from the gift department at the Rock Shed. This
is a very nice, hand crafted Oval Soapstone Box with inlaid Abalone shell design.
It measures over 6" x 4" x 1 1/2" 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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Oval Soapstone Box
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$80.00 |
PR415b
This is a
very nice quality specimen of Petrified Wood from Zimbabwe, Africa.
This piece of Petrified Wood was cut from a larger branch or small tree
and measures 5 5/8" x nearly 4 1/2" x nearly 4 1/4"
tall with a dark Greenish Brown interior.
It has been polished on one side to show the true beauty of the interior.
Another photo.
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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Petrified Wood
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