Bookends made from Agate, Sandstone, Petrified Wood and Other Rock

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Bookends

Zebra Marble Bookends

BK600b   This is a larger set of Brown, Grey and White striped Zebra Marble bookends.  This material is from Pakistan.  The set measures 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 4 1/4" and has a nice polish. 

Marble is a metamorphic rock composed mostly of Calcite.  It is used for sculpture, as a building material and other decorative items.  Zebra Marble is unique in that the colors and patterns can resemble the colors and patterns from a Zebra's coat.  It is a very pretty, high quality material that is very popular in decorating and designing homes, offices and construction.

This set weighs 10 lbs. 2 ozs.

$40.00


 

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Amethyst Bookends

BK610b  Here is something new at the Rock Shed.  This is a very nice, above average quality set of Amethyst Crystal Bookends.  The set measures 8" x 6 1/4" x 4" and is polished on the inner and bottom sides.  The bookends have a gorgeous Purple color with sparkly highlights.  A one of a kind set.

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 a mineral, but fine, clear specimens that are suitable for cutting as ornamental stones.

Total weight 9 lbs. 15 ozs.

$90.00


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Brazilian Agate Bookends

BK601c   Here is a pretty set of Natural (color enhanced) Brazilian Agate Geode bookends.  This set measures 8 1/2"x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" with a polished front face.  The bookends have a nice Geode Crystal center.  Something different for the rock collector or make it a super gift.

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.

The set weighs 4 lbs. 11 ozs.

$40.00

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Septarian Bookends

BK608b  Here is a nice set of above average quality Septarian Bookends.  This material is from Utah.  The set measures 10 1/4" x 5 1/4" x 3 1/4" and has a nice polish on the front face.  These bookends have a felt cushion in the center and bottom areas for additional protection.

Septarians were formed during the Cretaceous period, 50 to 70 million years ago when the Gulf of Mexico reached what is now Southern Utah.  Decomposing sea life killed by volcanic eruptions, had a chemical attraction for the sediment around them, forming mud balls.  As the ocean receded, the balls were left to dry and crack.  Because of their Bentonite content they also shrank at the same time trapping the cracks inside.  The decomposed Calcite from the shells was carried down into the cracks in the mud balls, Calcite crystals formed.  A thin wall of calcite was transformed into aragonite separating the Bentonite heavy clay exteriors from the calcite centers. Thus, the nodules are called Septarians. Septarians are composed of Calcite (The Yellow Centers), Aragonite (The Brown Lines) and the Outer Grey Rock is Limestone.  Occasionally the fossil or some of the fossils which started the formation of the rock is noticeable in the rock.

Total weight 10 lbs. 6 ozs.

$130.00


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Brazilian Agate Bookends

BK609b  This is a pretty, larger set of Purple (color enhanced) Brazilian Agate Geode bookends.  This set measures  7" x 4 1/4" x 2" and has a good front face polish.  The set has a deep Purple color with a super nice Crystal center.  Absolutely amazing.

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.

Total weight 2 lbs. 15 ozs.

$35.00

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Rose Quartz Bookends

BK605b  Here is something very new from our bookend department.  This is a very nice, smaller set of Rose Quartz bookends with a light Pink and White color.  The set measures 5 1/4" x 4 3/4"x 2 1/2".  This set has a very nice polish on the front and inside areas with a very unique design. 

The set weighs 4 lbs. 3 ozs.

$38.00

Rose Quartz is a member of the Quartz family that exhibits a pale pink to a rose red hue, and sometimes will appear as a light lavender.  The color is usually due to the trace amounts of Titanium, Iron or Manganese in the mass material.  Some Rose Quartz contains microscopic Rutile needles which will produce an asterism in bright transmitted light.  This material is an all time favorite with many rock lovers.

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Arizona Petrified Wood Bookends

BK612b  Here is a larger, above average set of Petrified Wood bookends.  This set has a good color mix and has a nice polish on the front face.  The set of bookends shows the growth lines in the Wood very well.  These are polished on one side with black felt in the middle and bottom.  The set measures 10 3/4" x 7 1/4" x 2".

This set weighs 10 lbs. 7 ozs.

$140.00

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 give 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.

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 Picasso Marble Bookends

BK611b   This is a nice set of Brown, Black, Grey and White Picasso Marble bookends.   This material is from Utah.  The set measures 8" x 3 3/4" x 2" and has a nice polish.  The set also has soft Grey felt on the inside and bottom to prevent scratching any surface the ends may set on.

Marble is a metamorphic rock composed mostly of Calcite.  It is used for sculpture, as a building material and other decorative items.  Zebra Marble is unique in that the colors and patterns can resemble the colors and patterns from a Zebra's coat.  It is a very pretty, high quality material that is very popular in decorating and designing homes, offices and construction.

This set weighs 5 lbs. 6 ozs.

$38.00

 

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Sandstone Bookends

BK603b  Here is a very nicely detailed set of darker Sandstone bookends from Arizona.  This set measures 8 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 2 1/8" with a natural, unpolished appearance.  These sets have a felt cushion in the center and bottom areas for additional protection.

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.

Total weight is 6 lbs. 1 oz.

$38.00

 

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