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$32.00 |
SP407b
This is a Peruvian Stromatolite sphere measures 2 1/4" in diameter.
The sphere has lines similar to Tiger-Eye, but shows more of a floral like
pattern. It has a nice polish as well as good definition between the
radiating lines of the Stromatolite.
Stromatolites are commonly thought to have been formed by the trapping,
binding, and cementation of sedimentary grains by microorganisms, especially
blue-green algae but very few actually contain fossilized microbes.
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Stromatolite Sphere
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$25.00 |
SP400b
Here is a very nice White Marble sphere. This sphere measures 3" in
diameter and has a nice polish. The sphere is beautiful mixture of color
and design. It is a great sphere for a centerpiece or conversation piece
for any sphere collection.
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
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$50.00 |
SP406c
Here is a nice Sodalite sphere from Brazil. It measures 3 1/4" and has
a nice polish. This sphere has a good Blue and Black color with White
accents and a very different design and pattern.
Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral enjoyed as an ornamental stone.
Although massive samples are opaque, Crystals are usually transparent to translucent.
It is very similar to Lapis but with out the Pyrite Crystals and distinguishable
color differences. It makes great jewelry, cabochons an beads.
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Sodalite Sphere
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$160.00 |
SP404b
Here is a very beautiful, Ocean Jasper sphere from the shores off the island
of Madagascar. It measures 4" in diameter and has a very nice polish.
This sphere has a good blend of color and an interesting design. The
coolest thing about these spheres is not matter how hard you try, you can
never get one that will match exactly to another. This material is a new
find from Madagascar. The deposit formed as a rhyolite flow but has been completely
silicified. The Rhyolitic eyes or orbs come in an astonishing array of colors
and color combinations. The back ground can be white, pink, green, red, or
yellow. Botryoidal formations as well as white and deep green druzy are also
common. This deposit has been discovered at the edge of the ocean. It can
only be seen and collected at low tide. The area has no road so the material
must be transported to civilization by boat. This material is fast becoming
a rarity in the Jasper ocean fields, so get one while it is still available.
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Ocean Jasper Sphere
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$130.00 |
SP401c Here is a very nice
Ocean Jasper sphere from Madagascar. This sphere has several natural
cavities and a beautiful blend of Green, Grey and Gold colors. It is
a pretty sphere with a good polish. It measures 3 1/4" in diameter.
A great addition to any collection.
This material is a new find from Madagascar. The deposit formed as a rhyolite
flow but has been completely silicified. The Rhyolitic eyes or orbs come in
an astonishing array of colors and color combinations. The back ground can
be white, pink, green, red, or yellow. Botryoidal formations as well as white
and deep green druzy are also common. This deposit has been discovered at
the edge of the ocean. It can only be seen and collected at low tide. The
area has no road so the material must be transported to civilization by boat.
This material is fast becoming a rarity in the Jasper ocean fields, so get
one while it is still available.
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Ocean Jasper Sphere
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$50.00 |
SP405c Here
is a very nice, very interesting Fossil Rock sphere. It measures 4"
in diameter and has a good polish. The sphere has some very distinctive,
very cool Turritella shell fossils throughout. This material is also
known as fossilized Coral. The sphere is unique and would make a great
educational tool or cool gift. 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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Fossil Rock Sphere
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$250.00 |
SP410b
This is a larger 5 1/2" White Quartz Crystal sphere. It is translucent to
semi translucent with internal inclusions. It is a nice Quartz
sphere with a good polish. Due to the size, this would make a great
center piece on a table, mantle or a terrific addition to your collection.
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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Crystal Quartz Sphere
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$40.00 |
SP402b
This is a very pretty, beautifully colored Poly-Chrome Jasper sphere with
a very interesting pattern. It measures nearly 2 1/2" in diameter with
a nice polish. This material is from Madagascar. This sphere has
a unique Green color which we have found to be uncommon in most of the Poly
Chrome Jasper we have acquired. It is just too cool. Close observation
may reveal some flattened areas which are fairly common to this type of Jasper.
Jasper, also know as spotted stone, is an opaque, impure
variety of Quartz that is usually red, yellow or brown in color. The
mineral breaks with a smooth surface and is used for ornamentation or as a
gemstone. It can be highly polished and is used for vases, seals, and
other decorative items.
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Poly Chrome Jasper Sphere
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$40.00 |
SPH447b This
is a Stromatolite sphere measuring nearly 1 7/8" in diameter. It has a nice
polish as well as very good definition between the radiating lines of the
Stromatolite. Stromatolites (fossil algae) are one of the oldest fossils
dating back to nearly 800 million years in the Cambrian Period. This material
is from Peru. Stromatolites are commonly thought to have been formed
by the trapping, binding, and cementation of sedimentary grains by microorganisms,
especially blue-green algae but very few actually contain fossilized microbes.
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Stromatolite Sphere
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$40.00 |
SP414b This is a pretty
sphere made from Septarian nodule. It measures 3" in diameter. It has
a large amount of beautiful Gold Calcite with plenty of dark Brown Aragonite
detail. This would be a great addition to any sphere or Septarian collection.
Septarian, also know as a type of Concretion, is a volume of sedimentary
rock in which a mineral cement fills the porosity. Concretions are often
ovoid or spherical in shape. They form within layers of sedimentary
strata that has already been deposited. It is composed of a Carbonate
mineral such as Calcite, a Silica such as Chert, Flint or Jasper or an Iron
Oxide such as Goethite or Hematite. It is commonly found in Shale, Siltstones
and Sandstones.
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Septarian Sphere
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$150.00 |
4S9 Here is
a very nice, larger Graphic Granite sphere from South Dakota. This sphere
measures 5 1/4' and has a good polish. This material comes from Custer
County in South Dakota. It is something different for the collector.
This was made in our lapidary area of the Rock Shed.
Granite is a common and widely occurring type of intrusive igneous rock.
Granites are usually medium to coarse grained, occasionally with some individual
Crystals. It can be pink to dark gray or even black depending on the
chemistry and mineralogy. It is a hard and tough substance is used mostly
in construction and landscaping.
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Graphic Granite Sphere
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