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PR708c Here
is something very special for a polished rock collector. This is an
absolutely gorgeous Labradorite Free Form. This extraordinary
specimen has a good color mix with a highly iridescent "blue" shine that
changes as the light hits it from different angles. It measures
approximately 10" wide x almost 9" tall x over 4 3/4" and weighs
nearly 17 pounds. An exceptional item that cannot be duplicated!
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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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$26.00 |
PR709b
Here is a very nice, above average quality Black Skin Agate free form.
It measures nearly 3 1/2" x almost 2 3/4" x over 1 1/2" and has an
excellent polish on all sides. This specimen has a unique
design, colors and patterns found only in Black Skin Agates. Just a
beautiful piece. Another
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Agates mostly occur as nodules in volcanic rocks or waters
containing silica in solution 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.
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Black Skin Agate
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$15.00 |
PR711b Here
is something different from the gift department at the Rock Shed. This
is a larger, hand crafted Soapstone Box with inlaid Abalone shell design.
It measures 5 1/8" x over 1 3/8" 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. The
lid does have some light scratches near the flower and is reflected in our
price. 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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$50.00 |
PR713b
Here is a very beautiful portion of a large Dugway Geode. The inside of
the cavity is lined with fine druzy Quartz Crystals with a hint of
Lavender color. It measures 6 1/2" wide x over 7" tall x
nearly 5 1/2" and has a natural unpolished surface. This cool specimen has unique
design, colors and patterns found only in Dugway Geodes. Just a
beautiful piece of nature! Another
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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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Dugway Geode
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$40.00 |
PR702c Here
is a very pretty Carnelian Agate Free Form.
It measures approximately 3 1/2" x 2 7/8" x 1 3/4" and has been
nicely polished.
It has a colorful reddish orange background and dark red accents in a very unique pattern. A very beautiful addition
to any rock collection.
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Carnelian is a red or reddish-brown variant of Chalcedony but also may
come in the colors of orange and pink. It is quite common and usually
found in translucent pebble form. It is found in several areas of Europe,
Iceland and Madagascar.
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Carnelian Agate Free Form
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$120.00 |
PR710c
This is a very nice polished End Cut from an Utah Septarian Nodule. It measures
over 7 1/4" x
over 6 1/2" x 4 1/8" and weighs nearly 8 pounds. This one has lots of Brown Aragonite with contrasting
Yellow Calcite and a very cool crystal cavity. Septarian nodules are rather difficult to find
now, so grab this one while you have the chance.
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Septarians are commonly
composed of a carbonate mineral such as Calcite, a microcrystalline form of
Silica as in Flint or Jasper, or an Iron Oxide such as Hematite. These
specimens are also known as a concretion which is a type of sedimentary rock.
Septarians were formed millions of years ago by sediment forming around
a fossil to create a mud ball transforming the fossil into Calcite and Aragonite.
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Septarian End Cut
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PR707c
Here is something different from the gift shop at the Rock Shed.
This is a very nice, above average quality Mexican Coconut Geode half.
It measures nearly 5" x almost 4 7/8" x 2 1/8" with a natural, rough texture on the outside.
The edges of the face are nicely polished. The inside reveals very nice
Smokey Quartz colored Crystals
with a hint of lavender. Very beautiful
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Amethyst is a purple variety of Quartz often used as an ornament.
Upon exposure to heat, Amethyst generally becomes yellow, which some refer
to as Citrine or "burnt" Amethyst. It occurs in color from a light,
slightly pinkish violet to a deep grape purple. It is widely distributed
as a mineral, but fine, clear specimens that are suitable for cutting as ornamental
stones.
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Mexican Coconut Geode
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$60.00 |
PR705c This is a
very nice specimen of natural, native "Halfbreed" Copper and Silver
from Houghton County, Michigan. It measures nearly 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" x
nearly 1/2" and has a natural rough
exterior. A great addition to any collection
or a super gift.
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Copper is a reddish colored metal with a high electrical and thermal
conductivity. It has its characteristic color because it reflects red and
orange light and absorbs other frequencies in the visible spectrum due to
its band structure. It is in the same family as Silver and Gold and is a
malleable metal. It is beautiful natural or polished.
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Copper Nugget
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$75.00 |
PR704b
Here is something rare and different for the polished rock collector.
This is a very nice, above average quality Dry Head Agate End Cut from Montana. It measures
almost 4" x 3 3/8" x 1 3/8" with a nice front face polish. This Agate has a very
nice agate design and beautiful blend of Earth tone colors. It has a nice deeper
Crystal cavity and two other smaller cavities. Definitely a keeper.
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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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PR712b
Here is an amazing discovery! This is a Sikhote-Alin Meteorite
from Primorskiy Kray, Russia that fell on Feb 12, 1947. It measures 1
1/8" x nearly 1 1/4" x nearly 5/8"
and has a natural sheen. This Meteorite has a Black metallic finish.
These Meteorites are special in that they have "finger print" marks on the
surface which are the result of the melting of the material upon entering
the atmosphere from outer space. A cool gift or just keep it for yourself.
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A Meteorite is a natural object originating in outer space that survives
an impact with the Earth's surface without being destroyed. There are
3 types of meteorites: stony, which are mainly composed of Silicate minerals;
Iron, which are largely composed of metallic Iron-Nickel; and stony-Iron,
which are composed of both types of media.
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Sikhote-Alin Meteorite
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PR700b
Here is a very nice, above average quality Black and White Marble
Massage/Healing stone. It measures 2 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 1
7/8" and has a nice polish. The
specimen has a rounded design that fits comfortably in your hand to use for
massage. You may just want to use it as a paper weight or conversation
piece. It is truly beautiful and has a great polish.
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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 Massage Stone
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$16.00
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PR706c Here is a very
nice, unique Pakistani Onyx hand crafted bowl. It measure 5" in diameter
and 1 1/4" in depth with a nice polish on all sides of the bowl. Each
bowl is different and has its own beautiful design and color scheme.
Although the photo shows 3 bowls, you will received one (1) of our choice
as it comes from the box.
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 Bowl
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$25.00
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PR703c
This is a very nice end cut of Petrified Wood from the
Black Hills of South Dakota. This piece was cut and 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 4 1/2" x over
5" x 2" 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!
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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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$50.00
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PR701b
This is a very pretty, above average quality, multi-colored
Brazilian Agate. This cool specimen measures 3 1/8" x 2 5/8" x 1
3/4" and has a nice polish on one side.
It has a great design, various beautiful Tan, Grey and Reddish Brown colors
and a nice cavity that goes all the way through.
It makes for a very interesting
display piece or would make a nice gift.
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Agates mostly occur as nodules in volcanic rocks or waters
containing silica in solution 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.
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Brazilian Agate
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