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$25.00 |
PR101b Here is a very nice,
real interesting Chalcedony specimen. This beauty measures 5 1/2" x
5" x 1 1/2" and is highly polished on the cut side. This material is
from South Dakota. This mineral is very unique in that it resembles
a fossilized sponge due to the interior and exterior formations. Something
very different for the polished rock collector.
Chalcedony is a cryptocrystalline form of Silica which is composed of
very fine intergrowths of the minerals Quartz and Moganite. Chalcedony
has a waxy luster and may be semitransparent or translucent. It can
assume a wide range of colors, but those most commonly seen are white to gray,
grayish blue or a shade of brown ranging from pale to nearly black.
Chalcedony is also known in a variety of forms including Agate, Onyx, Carnelian,
Chrysoprase and Heliotrope.
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Chalcedony
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$18.00 |
PR100b
This is something different for the polished rock collector.
Here is a larger, polished end cut from a specimen of Brazilian Agate.
It measures 2 5/8" x 5 5/8" 2 1/4" and is polished on one side. This
piece has a nice unique shape and really great design.
Agates mostly occur as nodules in volcanic rocks or waters containing
Silica in solution which is 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. It is very unlikely that you would
ever find an exact duplicate of any type of Agate, Brazilian or other.
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Brazilian Agate End
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$27.00 |
PR112c
Here is a very nice, above average quality Amethyst Crystal
Point. It measures 2" x 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" and has a good polish on all
facets. The Crystal has a deep, rich Purple color with a translucent
appearance. The point is in excellent condition and has no damage.
A super gift for that super person. 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.
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Amethyst Point
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$22.00 |
PR106c
This is an extraordinary
find. Here is a very nice, above average quality Fossil Rock Plate.
It measures 6" in diameter and has a nice polish. This plate has a wonderful
display of several different types of fossils at almost every angle.
A very nice gift for the hard-to-buy-for person. Item will be similar
to like item. 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 many colored Marble varieties are usually due to various mineral
impurities such as Clay, Silt, Sand, Iron Oxides or Chert. This type
of Marble will often have small animal like creature fossils throughout the
matrix or media.
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Fossil Rock Plate
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$30.00 |
PR111c
Here is
something different from the Rock Shed gift department. This is a very
nice, above average quality Aqua Aura Crystal. It measures 1 1/4" x
1 1/4" x 1/2" and has a nice sparkly appearance with a beautiful Blue color.
Just amazing.
Aqua Aura is a term used to describe a natural Crystal that has been
coated with Gold fumes. It is created in a vacuum chamber from Quartz
Crystals and Gold vapor by a process known as vapor deposition. The
Gold atoms fuse to the Crystal's surface which gives the Crystal an iridescent
metallic sheen.
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Aqua Aura Quartz
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$25.00 |
PR108c
Here is a great
addition to your office or home. This is a Arizona Rhyolite Free Form
Stand-Up. It measures 9 1/2" x 5" x 3 1/4" and has a rough, natural
texture. This piece is not polished. Something very different
for the collector or the gift giver.
Rhyolite is an igneous, volcanic rock that is composed of Felsic, or
Silicate minerals such as Silica, Aluminum, Sodium and Potassium. The
material is similar to that of Granite, Pumice and Obsidian but due to the
cooling process when formed, Rhyolite did not form any crystals, thus changing
the texture of the material.
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Rhyolite Freeform
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$60.00 |
PR102b Here is a great
deal on bowls from the Rock Shed. This is a 4 piece set of Fossil Rock
Marble Bowls. This material is from Pakistan. Each bowl measures
5" in diameter and 1 1/2" in depth. Each has its own unique design with
a soft Creamy Beige color with shaded Gray fossil-like accents. The
Bowls are polished on the front and back. We do advised hand washing
only due to the delicate material. Please note,
each bowl in the set is different and will be randomly selected.
Marble is a metamorphic rock consisting of Limestone but mostly composed
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 many colored
Marble varieties are usually due to various mineral impurities such as Clay,
Silt, Sand, Iron Oxides or Chert.
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Fossil Rock Bowl Set
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$20.00 |
PR103b Here is something
different for the mineral collector. This is a section of a larger Druzy
Crystal Quartz Geode from Morocco. This specimen measures 5 3/4" x 2
3/8" x 3/4" and has a nice sparkly appearance.
Geodes are geological rock formations which occur in sedimentary and
certain volcanic rocks. They are essentially rock cavities or vugs with
internal Crystal formations or concentric banding. The exterior is generally
Limestone while the interior contains Quartz Crystals and/or Chalcedony deposits.
If the Geode is completely filled with Crystal, being solid all the way through,
it is then called a nodule.
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Quartz Geode
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$9.00 |
PR105b
Here is a very cute, mini Serpentine bowl. It measures 2 1/4" x 1" and
has a nice, all-over polish. These adorable bowls are perfect for coins,
jewelry or as a decorator item. The photo shows the top and bottom for
viewing purposes only. You will receive one bowl similar to the picture.
Serpentine is a group of common rock forming hydrous Magnesium Iron Silicate
minerals. It can contain minor amounts of Chromium, Manganese, Cobalt
or Nickel. Serpentine may refer to over 20 different varieties that
belong to the Serpentine group and the most common are Antigorite, Chrysotile
and Lizardite. The color is often green and may have a mottled or scaly
appearance.
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Serpentine Bowl
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$10.00 |
PR107c
Here is a very nice, unique Pakistani
Onyx hand crafted bowl. It measure 3" in diameter and 1 1/4" in depth
with a nice polish on all sides of the bowl. Each bowl is different
and has its own beautiful design and color scheme. Although the photo
shows 3 bowls, you will received one (1) of our choice as it comes from the
box.
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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Onyx Bowl
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$15.00 |
PR110b Here is a darker
Purple Cactus Crystal cluster. It measures 2" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" and has a
nice shiny appearance. This Cactus Crystal has several sparkly crystals
with accents of Citrine undertones. These Crystals are from the Magaliesberg
Mountains, west of Pretoria in South Africa. Something different for
the mineral collection.
These Crystals are often slender Crystal cores with Amethyst tips and
are coated with orange Hematite stained mini Crystals giving the bristly,
cactus appearance. Sometimes they may have a druzy veil in lavender
or yellow or white. Each in unique in their own right and can not be
duplicated.
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Cactus Quartz Crystal
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$9.00 |
PR104c
Here is a set of 5 very beautiful,
larger Brazilian Agate slabs in natural of Browns, Grays and Whites and color-enhanced
colors including Blue, Green, Teal, Pink and shaded and/or striped varieties
of these colors. These 1/8" thick slabs come in various sizes from 2"
to 5 1/2" and are polished on both sides. These will be sold in sets
of 5 slabs as they come from the box. The photo is a small representative
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Brazilian Agate Slab Set
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$40.00 |
PR109b
This is a very nice, above average quality Black and White Marble vase
from Pakistan. This vase measures 7 3/4" x 3" and is highly polished
all around except for the base. It makes for a very interesting display
piece or would make a nice gift. Marble is a metamorphic rock consisting
of Limestone but mostly composed 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 many colored Marble varieties are usually due to various
mineral impurities such as Clay, Silt, Sand, Iron Oxides or Chert.
Another photo.
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Black Marble Vase
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