Gemstone Spheres made from Agate,
Jasper, Marble and other Gemstones

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SP302c  Here is a very interesting Poly Chrome Jasper  sphere.   It measures 2 1/2" and has a very interesting fish scale like pattern and an interesting blend of colors.  Something different!

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.

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Poly Chrome Sphere

$30.00

SP301c  Here is a very unique Fluorite sphere!   It measures 2 1/2" in diameter and has nicely polished finish.  This Fluorite sphere has a mixture of lighter greens, nearly clear areas and lots of sparkly inclusions. The pictures don't do it justice. Very cool!

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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 sphere

Fluorite Sphere

$110.00 SP307c  This is an extra large multi-colored Chinese Marble sphere.  This sphere measures 8" in diameter and has a nice polish.  The sphere has various shades of Black, Gray, and White which enhances its character.  Close observation will reveal an exterior fracture that runs around the majority of the sphere.  Although it does not distract from the overall appearance of the sphere, we have reduced the price to reflect the flaw.  It weighs nearly 23 lbs.

This is a very heavy sphere and will ship by itself regardless of the size of any order placed.

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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.

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Marble Sphere

$60.00

SP312b  Here is a very nice Honey Calcite sphere with lots of reflective inclusions.  It measures nearly 2 3/8" in diameter. The sphere has a soft Gold-Honey color.  Just beautiful!

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.

honey calcite sphere

Honey Calcite Sphere

$40.00

SP308c  Here is a very nice Petrified Wood sphere from Indonesia.  It measures over 3 3/4" and has a matte polish.  This sphere some flat areas from being hand ground, and also has some fill areas. Very unique and would complete any collection.

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 gives 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.

Pet Wood sphere

Petrified Wood Sphere

$15.00

SP313c  Here is a very unique smaller Fossil Shell Marble sphere.  This sphere measures nearly 2 1/8" and has a nice polish.  This sphere has very interesting and unique fossils. A great sphere!

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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.

Fossil Shell sphere

Fossil Shell Marble Sphere

$45.00

SP304b  Here is a new item and a very different sphere. This is a very nice Green Tree Agate sphere from India.  It measures 3 1/4" and has a good blend of colors.   There are many natural cavities scattered about adding to the character of this material. Very nice.

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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.

green tree agate sphere

Green Tree Agate Sphere

$95.00

SP306c  This is a nice quality Ruby sphere with a nice polish. It has interesting colors of burgundy with a tints of blue and yellow.  It measures over 2 1/4" in diameter.  This nice Ruby sphere is from India.  Definitely something different for any sphere collection!

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A Ruby is a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminum oxide). The color comes mainly from the chromium element. The Ruby is considered one of the four precious stones, together with the sapphire, the emerald, and the diamond. Rubies were found for centuries in Burma.  They have also been found in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Vietnam, Nepal and Pakistan. Rubies have been found in the US states of Montana, North and South Carolina.

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Ruby Sphere

$30.00

SP305b   Here is a very nice smaller Gold Tiger Eye sphere.  This sphere has a pretty gold flash on most sides. It measures over 1 7/8" and has a good polish.  This sphere will look even better in the sunlight.

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Tiger-Eye is a gemstone that is usually yellow to red-brown in color with a silky luster.  This gemstone has an optical reflectance effect that arises from the fibrous structure of the material.  The physical and optical properties are identical or very near to those of a single Quartz Crystal.

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Blue-Gold Tiger Eye Sphere

$260.00

SP300c  This is a unique sphere ground from a Brazilian Agate.  This sphere has a fantastic mix of different gray colors in a unique color scheme with an exceptional crystal cavity.  The sparkly cavity has a hint of lavender. This sphere is 3 7/8" in diameter and has a very nice polish.  Just a gorgeous sphere!

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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 Sphere

$18.00 SP309c  This is a pretty, Blue Angelite sphere from Peru.  It measures over 2 1/4" and has a nice polish.  This sphere has a soft, light Blue color with lighter accents and rust colored ones as well. This sphere makes a great addition to any collection.

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Angelite, also known as Anhydrite, is a member of the Calcium Sulfate family.  It is formed in a hot climate and in evaporative deposits of chemical sedimentary rocks.  It alters to Gypsum when dehydrated and is often associated with Halite and Barite.  The name is Greek and means "without water."

angelite sphere

Angelite Sphere

$30.00 SP310c   This is lovely Serpentine sphere. It has an interesting color combination of light greens, darker greens, and greenish yellow colors. It measures nearly 2 1/2" in diameter and has a couple specks of Pyrite mixed as well.  This material is from Peru. Beautiful!

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Serpentine is a group of common rock forming hydrous Magnesium Iron Silicate minerals.  It can contain minor amounts of Chromium, Manganese, Cobalt or Nickel.  Serpentine may refer to over 20 different varieties that belong to the Serpentine group and the most common are Antigorite, Chrysotile and Lizardite.  The color is often green and may have a mottled or scaly appearance.

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Serpentine Sphere

 

$75.00

SP311c  This is a very pretty, above average quality Seraphenite sphere.  This nice sized Seraphenite sphere measures 2 3/8" in diameter and has an excellent dark green color with beautiful and unique white highlights.  A one-of-a-kind sphere.

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Seraphenite is a rare, dark green mineral from eastern Siberia in Russia.  It has a unique fibrous spreading pattern with a surface that demonstrates an approximation of opalization.  It is also known as Clinochore which is a chlorite Mica. 

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Seraphenite Sphere

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