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EGG604b
This is a pretty Blue Angelite egg measuring over 2 1/4" x 1 3/4" and
has a nice polish. The egg has a nice soft Blue color and is from Peru.
Definitely something different and an awesome addition to your egg collection!
Angelite is a recent discovery in the gem and mineral world, found in
Peru in 1987. Angelite or Blue Anhydrite as it's also know as, is most
commonly blue-gray but may a white, gray, colorless and even violet. Anhydrite
is a relatively common Sedimentary mineral that forms massive rock layers
as the result of the dewatering of the rock-forming gypsum. Fine specimens
have been found in Mexico and Peru showing good crystal habitat, a nice blue
color and even a internal play of light in the crystal.
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Blue Angelite Egg
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$10.0
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EGG610c
This is a nice White Marble egg. It measures 2" x 2 7/8".
The egg has a nice marbleized effect with Black, Grey and Yellow colors mixed
through out the egg. A great starter egg.
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Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from the recrystallization of
pre-existing rocks due to changes in heat and/or pressure and/or introduction
of fluids without melting. It is composed mostly of Limestone and Calcite.
Marble is used extensively for sculpture, building materials and other applications.
Picasso Marble is found in Utah and is identifiable by its striking and dramatic
combination of browns, blacks, grays and white colors and each piece is uniquely
different.
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Marble Egg
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$10.00
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EGG607b
Here is a very colorful Pakistani Onyx egg.
The egg measures 2 5/8" x nearly 2" and has a nice polish. This egg has an
interesting design and softer colors. Something different for the collector!
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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 of Onyx is found in Mexico and Pakistan. It is often carved, polished
and sold in a variety of different things.
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Pakistani Onyx Egg
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$20.00
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EGG602c
This is a very nice, smaller
Pyrite egg with several crystal-like lined natural cavities. These eggs
are hand-polished and therefore may have some flat areas that are quite common
for this type of material. This neat egg measures over 1 1/2" x 1 1/4".
This material is from Peru.
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Pyrite, or Iron Pyrite, is an Iron sulfide with isometric Crystals that
usually appear as cubes. It is brittle and can break or powder easily.
Its metallic luster and brass yellow hue have earned it the nickname of "fool's
gold" due to many miners mistaken it for the real thing. Ironically,
small quantities of actual gold are sometimes found in Pyrite. It is
the most common of the sulfide minerals and is usually found with other sulfides
or oxides in Quartz veins, sedimentary or metamorphic rocks.
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Pyrite
Egg
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$22.00
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EGG606b
Here is a very interesting smaller egg carved from Chiastolite.
It measures 1 1/2" x 1" and has a nice polish. This egg has a dark Brown
color with darker Black cross-shaped inclusions of Graphite. A very
special egg for a special person. Another
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Chiastolite is a variety of Andalusite that is noted for a distinctive
cross-shaped black inclusions of Graphite. Andalusite is a metamorphic
mineral which forms under low pressure and moderate to high temperatures.
It is often referred to as "Lapis Crucifer" in ancient texts. It is
often brown in color but may have a yellow, orange, pink or violet tint.
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Chiastolite Egg
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$18.00
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EGG609b
Here is a great find! This is a nice larger Ocean Jasper
egg from Madagascar. The egg measures 2 1/2" x 2" and has a good polish.
The egg has an interesting darker Green with lighter swirls of color and lighter
green eyes. It has several crystal cavities in an unique design.
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Ocean Jasper is a variety of Jasper which contains variable colored
orbicules or spherical inclusions. The material is quite attractive
when polished and is used as an ornamental stone or gemstone. The colors
and designs range widely and are dependant on the location of the material.
Similar material can be found in several areas of the United States.
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Ocean Jasper Egg
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$65.00
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EGG608b
This is a new and different item here at
the Rock Shed. This is a beautiful very large Marble egg from China.
It has an interesting pattern of Brown, White, Tan and Grey colors.
The egg measures approximately 6 1/2" high x 4 1/4"
and weighs over 6 lbs. Definitely something different for you egg collection.
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Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from the recrystallization of
pre-existing rocks due to changes in heat and/or pressure and/or introduction
of fluids without melting. It is composed mostly of Limestone and Calcite.
Marble is used extensively for sculpture, building materials and other applications.
Picasso Marble is found in Utah and is identifiable by its striking and dramatic
combination of browns, blacks, grays and white colors and each piece is uniquely
different.
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Marble
Egg
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$25.00
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EGG601b
This is a beautiful Selenite egg
from Morocco. Selenite is an interesting material in that it has a "cat's
eye" effect on the ends that lets you see through the egg and will magnify
what you are looking at. It measures 2 1/2" x 2". A nice addition
to the collection. 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 Egg
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$16.00
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EGG611b
This is a nice spotted Marble egg. It measures
2 3/8" in height and 1 3/4" wide. The egg has a nice marbleized effect
with Black Tourmaline and White Quartz mixed through out the egg. This
cute egg would make a nice addition to any collection. This egg will
be similar to the egg pictured.
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Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from the recrystallization of
pre-existing rocks due to changes in heat and/or pressure and/or introduction
of fluids without melting. It is composed mostly of Limestone and Calcite.
Marble is used extensively for sculpture, building materials and other applications.
Picasso Marble is found in Utah and is identifiable by its striking and dramatic
combination of browns, blacks, grays and white colors and each piece is uniquely
different.
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Marble Egg
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$45.00
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EGG605b
This is a very pretty Blue Celestite egg.
The egg measures 3 1/4" x 2 1/4" and has been hand cut into the
egg shape. The interior cavity has numerous sparkly light Blue Crystals
of different sizes. The back side of the egg has been
coated with a clear sealant to prevent external and internal damage to the
egg as this material is very delicate and fragile.
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Celestite is a mineral form of Strontium Sulfate which is a metal.
The metal is mixed with Carbon and Sulfur which is used for the red "fire"
in fireworks, flares and road signals. Celestite occurs as Crystals
and in compact massive and fibrous forms. It is mostly found in sedimentary
rocks and is often associated with Gypsum, Anhydrite and Halite. Pale
blue Crystal specimens are found in Madagascar.
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Blue Celestite Egg
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$10.00
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EGG603c
Here is a very nice Marble egg. It measures 2 3/4"
x 2" and has a nice polish. This egg has a warm Brown and Black color
mix and real nice design.
Another photo.
Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from the recrystallization of
pre-existing rocks due to changes in heat and/or pressure and/or introduction
of fluids without melting. It is composed mostly of Limestone and Calcite.
Marble is used extensively for sculpture, building materials and other applications.
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Marble
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