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$65.00 |
SP800b
Here is a nice, larger Pakistani Onyx sphere from Pakistan. It measures
4 3/4" in diameter and has a good polish. The sphere has a nice range
of colors, including Green and Brown, and a good stripe design. A nice
addition to any collection. Onyx is a banded variety of Chalcedony which
in turn is a form of Quartz. 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. The name has
sometimes been used incorrectly to label other banded lapidary materials,
such as banded Calcite. This type is found in Mexico and Pakistan and
is often carved, polished and sold. The material is much softer than
true Onyx and much more readily available.
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Onyx Sphere
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$60.00 |
SP805c
This is a pretty Pink Rose Quartz sphere. It measures 1 7/8" in diameter.
This sphere is a higher quality Rose Quartz sphere as that this sphere will
show a beautiful, almost perfect 6 point star asterism in good indoor or outdoor
light. Unfortunately this asterism is almost impossible to photograph.
The color is a very, very light Pink with a slight Gray hue. A truly
wonderful work of nature. 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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Rose Quartz Sphere
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$40.00 |
SP803c
Here is a very nice Picture Jasper sphere. It measures 2 3/4" in diameter.
The sphere has been hand polished and therefore may reveal some flattened
areas. This sphere has a nice blend of Brown, Black, Tan, Cream and
White. A very nice addition to any collection or it would make a great
starter sphere.
Jasper, or spotted stone, is an opaque, impure variety of Quartz that
is usually red, yellow or brown in color. Picture 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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Picture Jasper Sphere
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$140.00 |
SP83c
A nice Ocean Jasper sphere, this pretty spotted sphere with color variations
from Green to White to Brown. It has a nice polish and several natural
cavities. Each of these Ocean Jasper spheres are unique in their own
way and would dress up any collection. It measures 4" in diameter.
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picture to see larger photo.
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.
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Ocean Jasper Sphere
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$38.00 |
SP811c
This is a very nice Pink Rose Quartz sphere. It measures 2 1/4" in diameter
and has a very good polish. This sphere has a very unique pattern which
enhances the beautiful Rosy Pink color. The sphere would make a nice
gift for the sphere collector or just keep it for yourself. This material
is from Madagascar.
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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Rose Quartz Sphere
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$25.00 |
SP814b Here is
a very unique sphere! This is a Sandstone sphere from Arizona.
It measures 2 1/4" in diameter and has an unpolished finish. The sphere
has a natural texture and undisturbed design. A great addition to any
sphere collection.
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand size
mineral or rock grains. Most Sandstone is composed of Quartz and/or
Feldspar because these are the most common minerals in the earth's crust.
It can be almost any color. The Sandstone beds often form highly visible
cliffs and are strongly identified with certain regions of the world.
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Sandstone Sphere
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$20.00 |
SP806b
Here is a very nice, very unique Black Marble sphere. It measures 3
1/8" in diameter and has a nice polish. This sphere has a different
design and appearance. A truly one of a kind sphere.
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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$225.00 |
SP90d
Here is an Ocean Jasper sphere with pretty Green with Tan agate eyes.
It has a nice polish and several larger natural cavities. It measures
nearly 4 1/2" in diameter.
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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.
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Ocean Jasper Sphere
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$30.00 |
SP812c
Here is a very nice, real interesting Marble sphere from Pakistan. This
sphere has a pretty multi-colored appearance with a special, unique design.
The sphere appears to have been broken sometime during the Marble formation
so it looks as there is two types of Marble. You can actually feel the
self-healed fractures!! It measures 4" in diameter and has a good polish.
These spheres are unique in design, color and patterns and rarely are duplicated.
A nice gift for you or some one you know. 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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$35.00 |
SP808c
Here is a very nice, multi-colored Jasper sphere. It measures 1 7/8"
in diameter and has a nice polish. It has a very different design and
color mix. The sphere has a frosty White base with Beige and Green accents
with tiny Yellow eyes. A real nice addition to your sphere collection.
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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Jasper Sphere
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$25.00 |
SP809c
This is a very pretty lighter Pink Rose Quartz sphere from Brazil.
It measures nearly 2" in diameter with a good polish and design. The sphere
has a very nice appearance and displays well. Add it to your collection
today. 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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Rose Quartz Sphere
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