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SP800b Here's a unique item, an exceptional
and unusual
Selenite sphere. This larger sphere measures 4 1/2" in diameter. It has a good
polish and nice design. It has neat translucent or semitransparent areas
on each end that allows you to see through the sphere. This is softer
material and there are a few nicks and scratches and this has been
reflected in the reduced price. Grab it quick! Another photo
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Selenite, also known as Satin Spar, Desert Rose and Gypsum Flower, are
the four Crystalline varieties of Gypsum. It is a very soft material
composed of Calcium Sulfate. Selenite is often transparent and colorless.
If color is present it is often due to impurities or presence of other minerals.
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Selenite Sphere
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$120.00 |
SP802b This is an interesting, very cool Petrified
Wood sphere. It measure 4 5/8" in diameter and has a good polish.
The sphere has a lovely assortment of colors of Tan, Brown, Orange, Red
and Cream. It also has a cool natural cavity and lots of crystal
areas. Very beautiful!
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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 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. |

Petrified
Wood Sphere
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$60.00 |
SP803b
Here is something different for the sphere collector. This is a very nice
quality Large Grain Granite sphere. The sphere measures 3 1/8" and has a
good polished finish that make the colors just pop! The sphere has an interesting mix of great
earth tone colors
in a fabulous design. It's actually a bit darker than appears in the
photo. A great
addition to any collection!
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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. |

Large Grain Granite Sphere
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$12.00 |
SP804c
Here is an exceptional Onyx sphere from Pakistan. It measures 2 7/8"
in diameter and has a good polish. This sphere has lovely colors of
White, Green, Brown and Cream with various highlights all in an interesting design.
There is a sizable fill area as shown in the top photo and this has been
reflected in the reduces price. Still a very nice sphere.
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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
is found in Mexico and Pakistan and is often carved and polished into
various items. This material is much more readily available and softer
than the gemstone commonly called Black Onyx which is a silica gem.
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Onyx Sphere
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$65.00 |
SP805b Here's a cool new item, a Brecciated Jasper
sphere from Madagascar. This beautiful sphere has great mix of
contrasting colors, neat small cavities all in a mesmerizing
design! It has a great polish and measures 2 3/4" in diameter. Grab this
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Jasper, also known 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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Brecciated Jasper
Sphere
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$75.00 |
SP806b Here is a very pretty Jasper sphere from Madagascar. It has
neat crystal cavities and beautiful colors with lots of other accents in a very interesting and
different design! This sphere has
a a good polish and measures 4" in diameter. A beautiful sphere that exhibits nature at its best.
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Jasper, also known 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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Madagascar Jasper Sphere
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$24.00 |
SP807c Here's a new item, this
is a very pretty Blue Goldstone sphere. This sphere measures 1 1/2". It
has a nice polish which reveals the great Copper color and lots of
sparkle! Very pretty!
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as they are all very close to appearance and size.
Goldstone is a type of man-made glass with Copper or Copper salts
made by a reducing flame. The most common form of Goldstone give the
illusion of being a reddish-brown, although in fact the color comes from
the Copper crystals and the glass itself is colorless. Other variants
have an intensely color matrix usually blue or violet, and more rare,
green. |

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$30.00 |
SP808b Here's a nice Marble sphere from
China. It measures 4 3/4" in diameter, weighs over 6 pounds and has a nice polish. This nice sphere has good color and neat design.
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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
maby 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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$16.00 |
SP809b Here
is a very different sphere to add to your collection. This is a very nice
quality Mystic Merlinte sphere that measures 1 3/4" in diameter and has a nice appearance with a good
polish. This sphere has great
color and design and is a one of a kind sphere that does not come
around that often!
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Indigo Gabbro or Mystic Merlinite is a newly mined
crystal from Madagascar. It has amazing colors from light indigo purple to
black. Gabbro refers to a large group of dark, coarse-grained, intrusive
mafic igneous rock chemically equivalent to Basalt. The vast majority of
the Earth's surface is underlain by Gabbro within the oceanic crust,
produced by Basalt magmatism at mid-ocean ridges. Gabbro often contains
valuable amounts of Chromium, Nickel, Cobalt, Gold, Silver, Platinum and
Copper Sulfides. The name given to Merlinite is by no means a random act. It's source in Cornwall, England
has long been associated with the legend of King Arthur and his sorcerer
Merlin.
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Mystic Merlinite Sphere
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$85.00 |
SP810c
Here's an exceptional Rhodocrosite sphere. It measures 1 1/8" in
diameter and has a very unique pattern, good polish and great design. This sphere would
make a nice gift for the sphere collector or just keep it for yourself.
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Rhodocrosite is a Manganese Carbonate mineral. It is typically a rose-red
color, but impure specimens can be shades of pink to pale brown. It is
used as a key component of low-cost stainless steel and certain Aluminum
alloys. Quality banded specimens are often used for decorative stones and
jewelry, although it is relatively soft and difficult to cut.
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$60.00 |
SP811b This is an exceptional Rose Quartz sphere from
Madagascar. It measures 3 1/2" in diameter and has a very good polish.
It has fabulous inclusions, "rainbow" reflections
and a beautiful 3-D "star" (when
rotated in bright light). The third photo
below shows the "star" on this sphere which was very difficult to capture.
The last photo shows it better from another sphere. The sphere would make a nice gift for the sphere collector
or just keep it for yourself.
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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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$90.00 |
SP812b Here is an exceptional Agate sphere from
Uruguay. This nice sized sphere measures 3" and has an excellent
polish. This lovely Agate sphere has beautiful banding with fascinating color,
crystal and
design. 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. |
Agate Sphere
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$15.00 |
SP813b
Here's a very colorful Rainforest Jasper sphere. This
cool sphere measures nearly 2" and has a good polish. This sphere
has wonderful color, neat windows and lovely design adding to the overall
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Jasper, also known 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. |
Rainforest Jasper Sphere
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$70.00 |
SP814c Here
is a very unique sphere! This is a very nice Agate sphere from
Madagascar. The sphere measures 2 1/4" in diameter and has a highly
polished finish. The sphere has a soft Blue and Grey color with a
nice banding pattern, neat Agate windows and cool crystal cavity. This sphere is truly unique and a one-of-a-kind beauty.
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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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Agate Sphere
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$12.00 |
SP815b This is a very nice Sodalite
sphere. It measures approximately 1 1/2" and has a good polish. It has
royal blue color with striking contrasting accents. A wonderful new
addition to our sphere section!
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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
without the Pyrite Crystals and distinguishable color differences. It
makes great jewelry, cabochons and beads.
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Sodalite Sphere
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