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$45.00 |
PR904b
Here is a lovely larger piece of darker, high quality Purple Amethyst with
very sparkly accents. It measures 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/4" and has a
super sparkly-shiny appearance. This cluster has very good, intact points
and a very rich color, plus a different, unique shape.
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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Amethyst
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$28.00 |
PR905c
This is a very nice Brazilian Agate end cut. It measures approximately
10 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 1 1/4" and is polished on the cut side. This
Agate has a nice, natural interior which exhibits a beautiful center with
a Brown, Beige and Cream colored, interesting Agate design. A nice display
piece for your collection. Very beautiful. 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
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$25.00 |
PR906b
Here is a very nice Orange and White Calcite specimen. It measures 4
1/2" x 5 1/4" x 2 1/4" and has a natural shine. This beauty has a unique
design and appearance. A great mineral to add to your collection.
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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Orange-White Calcite
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$22.00 |
PR900c
This is a very pretty, above average quality, multi-colored Marble Vase from
Pakistan. This vase measures 4" x 3 7/8". It is highly polished
all around except for the base. This vase has a very nice, softer Gray
color with Black and White accents. 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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$24.00 |
PR902c Here is
a beautiful polished piece of Carnelian Agate. This piece measures 2 5/8"
x 2 1/8" x 1" thick and is polished on all sides. This interesting specimen
has a nice blend of dark Red and Orange colors and a nice design. This
specimen has great Agate markings through out the piece. A nice addition
to any collection.
Another photo.
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
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$24.00 |
PR903b
Here is a really neat find. This is a very nice Green Aventurine
Stand Up. The Aventurine has been cut and polished in a Crystal-like
design which is not the usual form of Aventurine. The Stand Up has a
pretty Green and White color mix with a unique design. Close observation
will reveal a small chip area near the top facets. Although the fracture
is visible to the eye, it does not distract from the overall appearance but
for which we have reduced the price. 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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Aventurine Stand Up
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$23.00 |
PR901c
Here is a great addition to your office or home. This is a beautiful
piece of fossilized Coral from Florida. It measures 6 1/4" x 2 3/4"
x 1 3/4" and has a good polish on the cut side. This specimen has a
lovely dark Gold color with an interesting design. Definitely some thing
different for the polished rock or fossil collector.
Coral is a marine organism from the class
Anthozoa and exists as small sea anemone like polyps, typically in colonies
of many identical individuals. The group includes the important reef
builders that are found in tropical oceans, which secrete Calcium Carbonate
to form a hard skeleton.
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Coral
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$75.00
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AG103b
This is a very nice Fairburn Agate from the Thompson Butte area in South Dakota.
This Agate measures 1 1/2" x 1" x 3/4". It has not been polished
and has a natural smooth appearance. It has an unique design and banding
configuration. Fairburn Agates are considered rare Agate as they have
become very desirable for their color and banding variations.
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Fairburn
Agate
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$80.00
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AG104c
Here is a very nice darker colored Fairburn Agate from Oral, South Dakota.
This Agate measures 7/8" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" and has a natural finish with no
polish. It has an unique design and banding configuration. Fairburn
Agates are considered rare Agates as they have become very desirable for their
color and banding variations. Another
photo.
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Fairburn
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$120.00
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AG105b
Here is a very nice lighter colored Fairburn Agate from the Cheyenne River
area in South Dakota. This Agate measures 7/8" x 1 3/8" x 2 1/4" and
has a natural finish with no polish. It has an unique design and banding
configuration. Fairburn Agates are considered rare Agates as they have
become very desirable for their color and banding variations.
Another photo.
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Fairburn Agate
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$85.00
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AG102b
This
is a very nice Fairburn Agate from South Dakota. The Fairburn is a rare
Agate that is found in many colors and variations of banding. This one
measures 3 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 1". It has not been polished and has a natural
smooth appearance. A great gift for that "rock hunter" or keep it for
yourself. Another photo.
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Fairburn Agate
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$40.00
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AG100b
This is a very nice Chinese Flower Agate. This Agate is very similar
to the rare Fairburn Agate in that it has many colors and variations of banding.
This specimen measures 2 3/8" x 1 5/8" x 1 1/8". It has not been polished
and has a natural smooth appearance.
Another Photo.
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Chinese Flower Agate
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$185.00
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AG101b
This is a small but very nice Fairburn Agate from South Dakota. The
Fairburn is a rare Agate which is found in many colors and variations of banding.
This one measures 5/8" x 1/2" x 1/4" thick.
Another photo.
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Fairburn
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