Gemstone carvings made from various rocks, minerals and agate

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	$14.50	CV100c Here is a very nice Pig carving made from Rose Quartz. This pretty and pale rose pink pig measures 2 1/8" long x nearly 1" wide x 1 1/8" tall and has a nice polish. Another photo Another photo Another photo There is only one available. Rose Quartz is a type of Quartz which exhibits a pale pink to rose red hue. The color is usually considered as due to trace amounts of Titanium, Iron or Manganese, in the massive material. Some Rose Quartz contains microscopic Rutile needles which produce an asterism in transmitted light.	Rose Quartz Pig
	$14.50	CV101b This is a fabulous Eagle carved from Dallasite. This cool and very detailed carving measures almost 2" x nearly 1 1/4" wide x over 2" tall. A really beautiful piece. Another photo Another photo Another photo There is only one available. Dallasite is a breccia made of quartz, epidote, altered basalt and pumpelleyite. It contains well-defined, thin, rectangular chunks of green or brown lava set in a silicifed matrix. It can be classed as a type of jasper. Jasper, or spotted stone, is an opaque, impure variety of Quartz that is usually red, yellow or brown in color. Dallasite is named after Dallas Road in British Columbia and is considered the third most important gem material in British Columbia.	Dallasite Eagle
	$14.50	CV102b Here is a very cool Sodalite Dog. This detailed carving measures almost 1 3/4" x 1" wide x nearly 2 1/4" tall. A very nice color combination on a nice carving. Another photo Another photo Another photo There is only one available. 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.	Sodalite Dog
	$14.50	CV103b Here is a very nice Goldstone Owl carving. It measures 1 1/4" wide x 1" x 2 1/8" tall with a nice polish. A very cute and detailed carving! Another photo Another photo There is only one available. 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.	Goldstone Owl
	$35.00	CV104b This is a really cool Duck carved from Malachite. This very detailed and cute Duck measures over 1 1/8" wide x 2 3/8" long x over 1 5/8" tall and has a nicely polished finish on the different shades of green. Awesome! Another photo Another photo Another photo There is only one exactly like this available. Malachite is a Copper Carbonate mineral that often forms botryoidal, fibrous or stalagmitic masses. It is often the result of the weathering of Copper Ores and is commonly found with Azurite, Goethite and Calcite. It is typically associated with Copper deposits including Limestone which is the source of the Carbonate. Malachite is found in many regions world wide and is usually shaded green in color.	Malachite Duck
	$10.50	C105b Here is a nice smaller carving of an Eagle made from Goldstone. It measures almost 1 1/2" x over 3/4" x nearly 1 1/2" tall and has a nice polish. These little guy is super cute and very detailed. Another photo There is only one available. 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.	Goldstone Eagle
	$14.50	CV106b This is a lovely Green Marble carving of an Elephant. This cool and very detailed item has pretty dark green and black colors with a nicely polished finish. It has a nice design and measures almost 2" long x 7/8" wide x nearly 1 5/8" tall. This neat carving won't last long, so get it while you can. Another photo Another photo Another photo There is only one exactly like this available. Marble is a metamorphic rock consisting of Limestone but mostly composed of Calcite. It is used extensively for sculpture, building material 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.	Green Marble Elephant
	$18.00	CV107b This is a nice carving of a Angel carved out of multi-colored Onyx. The detailed Angel measures almost 2 1/8" wide x 1 1/8" x nearly 3 1/8" tall and has a nice polish. It would make a great gift. Another photo Another photo Another photo There is only one exactly like this available. 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.	Onyx Angel
	$50.00	CV108b Here is a very cute Lion carved from Malachite. This nicely detailed carving has an excellent Green color combination and a nice polish. It measures nearly 3 3/8" long x almost 1 1/4" wide x nearly 2" tall. Very unique! Another photo Another photo Another photo There is only one exactly like this available. Malachite is a Copper Carbonate mineral that often forms botryoidal, fibrous or stalagmitic masses. It is often the result of the weathering of Copper Ores and is commonly found with Azurite, Goethite and Calcite. It is typically associated with Copper deposits including Limestone which is the source of the Carbonate. Malachite is found in many regions world wide and is usually shaded green in color.	Malachite Lion
	$14.50	CV109c This is a nice and quite detailed carving of a Rhinoceros made from Green and Black Marble. It measures 2 1/4" long x almost 7/8" wide x 1 1/4" tall and has a nice polish. Very cool! Another photo Another photo Another photo There is only one available. Marble is a metamorphic rock consisting of Limestone but mostly composed of Calcite. It is used extensively for sculpture, building material 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.	Marble Rhinoceros
	$12.00	CV110b This is a very nice Dolphin carved from Onyx. She measures 1 1/8" wide x 2 1/4" x 3 7/8" tall and has a nice suede finish. A great piece for yourself or a special gift for someone you know. Another photo Another photo Another photo There is only one exactly like this available. 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.	Onyx Dolphin
	$14.50	CV111c This is an interesting and highly detailed Buffalo carving made from Tiger Eye. This interesting and well polished piece has good "gold flash" in the light. It measures 2 1/4" long x nearly 1" wide x 1 3/8" tall. This would make a nice gift or addition to your carving collection. Another photo Another photo Another photo There is only one exactly like this available. Tiger-eye is a member of the quartz family, a cryptocrystalline variety. It is one of the chatoyant varieties of gemstones. Due to the fibrous structure of the gemstone, as light reflects within the thin parallel fibrous bands it exhibits a changeable silky luster or chatoyancy. It occurs naturally in colors of gold and blue.	Tiger Eye Buffalo
	$20.00	CV112b Here is a really neat Grizzly Bear carved from Onyx. This highly detailed carving measures 4" long x 1 3/4" wide x nearly 3" tall. It has various cool Green colors with a nice suede finish. Another photo Another photo Another photo There is only one exactly like this available. 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.	Onyx Grizzly Bear
	$14.50	CV113c This is a very cute Tiger Eye Lion. This lovely carving measures 2 1/8" long x 3/4" wide x 1 1/4" tall and has good "gold flash" in the light. Would make a great pocket piece! Another photo Another photo Another photo There is only one available. Tiger-eye is a member of the quartz family, a cryptocrystalline variety. It is one of the chatoyant varieties of gemstones. Due to the fibrous structure of the gemstone, as light reflects within the thin parallel fibrous bands it exhibits a changeable silky luster or chatoyancy. It occurs naturally in colors of gold and blue.	Tiger Eye Lion
	$35.00	CV114c Here is a very cool carving of a Pyramid made from Lapis. The highly desired material has good color with lots of sparkly Pyrite mixed in with rich Blue. The pyramid measures 2 1/4" square x nearly 1 3/8" tall. This pyramid is super nice and makes a lovely display. Another photo Another photo Another photo Lapis is a rock and not a mineral because it is made up from various other minerals. To be a mineral it would have one constituent only, and Lapis has several including Lazurite, Sodium, Aluminum, Silicon, Oxygen, Sulfur and Chlorine. Most Lapis contains Calcite, Sodalite and Pyrite. The best color is an intense blue that is lightly dusted with small flecks of Pyrite. Lapis takes an excellent polish and has been made into jewelry, carvings, boxes, mosaics and ornamental objects.	Lapis Pyramid
	$35.00	CV115b Here is a pretty Skull carving made from Goldstone. He measures nearly 2 3/8" x over 1 5/8" wide x 1 5/8" tall and has a nice polish. The highly detailed skull would make a nice gift or addition to your carving collection. Another photo Another photo Another photo Click here to view more Skull carvings! 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.	Goldstone Skull
	$20.00	CV116c Here is a very cool carving of a Heart shaped bowl made from Onyx. The colorful bowl measures almost 5 1/4" wide x 4 7/8" x 1 1/4" tall. This pretty bowl is super cute as well as functional with a nice suede finish. Another photo Another photo Another photo There is only one exactly like this available. 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.	Onyx Heart Bowl
	$20.00	CV118b This is a very nice gemstone carving of a Frog made from Malachite. It measures 1 3/4" long x 1 1/4" wide x 7/8" tall. This Malachite Frog has lovely green colors and is a cute carving to add to your collection. Another photo Another photo Another photo There is only one exactly like this available. Malachite is a Copper Carbonate mineral that often forms botryoidal, fibrous or stalagmitic masses. It is often the result of the weathering of Copper Ores and is commonly found with Azurite, Goethite and Calcite. It is typically associated with Copper deposits including Limestone which is the source of the Carbonate. Malachite is found in many regions world wide and is usually shaded green in color.	Malachite Frog
	$10.00	CV120b This is a very nice solid Copper cube made from Michigan Copper. This piece measures 3/4" x 3/4" x 3/4". This Copper cube has a great smooth finish and makes a great gift. Another photo Similar to like item. Copper is a reddish colored metal with a high electrical and thermal conductivity. It has its characteristic color because it reflects red and orange light and absorbs other frequencies in the visible spectrum due to its band structure. It is in the same family as Silver and Gold and is a malleable metal. It is beautiful natural or polished.	Solid Copper Cube

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