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

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$24.00 SP800c  This is a very nice, Ruby in Zoisite sphere from  India.  The sphere measures nearly 1 3/4" in diameter and has a good polish.  It has lovely Fuchsia Ruby "eyes" set in a soft Green and White Zoisite matrix.  This sphere is very unique and has a lot of character.  A must have for your sphere collection.

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Zoisite is a Calcium Aluminum Silicate that belongs to the Epidote group of minerals.  When it is found transparent, it is formed in to gemstones while translucent-to-opaque material is usually carved into sculptural works.  The latter sometimes has Ruby Crystals which are completely opaque and unsuitable as gemstones, but are well colored and contrast strikingly against the green matrix of the Zoisite.  Zoisite may be green, blue, brown, pink, yellow, gray or colorless.

ruby zoisite sphere

Ruby-Zoisite Sphere

$24.00 SP805b  This is a very pretty Pink Rose Quartz sphere from Brazil.  It measures nearly 1 1/2" in diameter with a good polish and design. The sphere has a very nice rose color and has an asterism in good light.  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.

rose quartz sphere

Rose Quartz Sphere

$45.00 SP803c  Here is something different for the sphere collector.  This is a very nice, above average quality Jet sphere.  The sphere measures 2 3/4" and has a smooth, unpolished finish.  The sphere is completely Black and light weight.  This material is from Russia.

Jet is a geological material and is considered to be a minor gemstone.  Jet is not considered to be a true mineral, but rather a mineraloid as it has an organic origin, being derived from decaying wood under extreme pressure.  Jet is either black or dark brown and may contain pyrite inclusion which give a brassy color and metallic luster.

 jet sphere

 Jet Sphere

$100.00 SP816b  Here is a very nice, smaller size Ocean Jasper sphere.  It measures 2 1/2" and has a good polish.  This sphere has a beautiful Green base color with pretty multi-colored accents and a very different design.

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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.

ocean jasper sphere

Ocean Jasper Sphere

$60.00

SP811b  This is a very nice Pink Rose Quartz sphere from Madagascar.  It measures nearly 2 1/2" in diameter and has a very good polish.  This sphere has a very unique pattern which enhances the beautiful Rosy Pink color. It has amazing sparkly highlights and shows a very nice 6 ray asterism in bright sunlight.  The sphere would make a nice gift for the sphere collector or just keep it for yourself. 

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.

rose quartz sphere

Rose Quartz Sphere

$135.00

SP814c  Here is a very unique sphere!  This is a very nice larger Brazilian Agate sphere.  The sphere measures over 3" in diameter and has a highly polished finish.  The sphere has a soft Grey to White color with a nice banding pattern.  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.

brazilian agate sphere

Brazilian Agate Sphere

$40.00

SP806b  This is a special sphere for the seasoned or new sphere collector.  Here is an unique Tourmaline-Agate sphere.  The mixture of these two gemstones creates an amazing look and super cool design.  This sphere has Black Tourmaline chunks set in a soft Grey to Lavender matrix with a couple of small Crystal-like cavities.  A definite one-of-a-kind sphere.

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Tourmaline is one of the most chemically complicated of all Silicate minerals.  It is a complex Silicate of Aluminum and Boron and the composition varies widely with Sodium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Lithium and many other elements that enter into it's structure.  It can occur in a long, slender needle-like crystal to a thick prismatic and columnar crystal to a radial like daisy formation.  It comes in many colors usually black and brown (iron rich); brown and yellow (magnesium rich); and blue, red, green, yellow, and pink (lithium rich). 

tourmaline agate sphere

Tourmaline-Agate Sphere

$200.00 SP817b  Here is an exceptional sphere.  This is an Amethyst Sphere ground from an Amethyst Agate.  The outside shows the different colors of the rind of the agate and the inside has a gorgeous light purple colored Amethyst cavity. The sphere is  3 3/8" in diameter.  Be sure to look at all the pictures of the different views.

A gorgeous sphere at any price!

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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 an ornamental stone, but fine, clear specimens that are suitable for cutting are used in jewelry.

amethyst sphere

Amethyst Sphere

$36.00 SP812c  Here is a nice, above average medium Blue Calcite sphere.  This sphere measures nearly 3" and has an excellent polish.  It has a shaded Blue color that is just beautiful.  This material is from Madagascar.

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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.

blue calcite sphere

Blue Calcite Sphere

$120.00 SP808c  Here is a very nice extra quality Seraphenite sphere.  It measures 2 5/8" in diameter and has a nice polish.  It has a very different design and nice dark Green color with White highlights and a great design.  This material is from Russia.   A real nice addition to your sphere collection.

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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. 

seraphenite sphere

Seraphenite Sphere

$35.00 SP809c  This is a very pretty Pink Rose Quartz sphere from Brazil.  It measures nearly 2 7/8" in diameter with a good polish and design. The sphere has a very nice appearance and displays well.  Close observation will reveal a small fill area/undercut.  Although this does not take from the overall appearance, we have reduced the price to reflect the flaw.

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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.

rose quartz sphere

Rose Quartz Sphere

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