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$18.00 |
PR101b Here is a very nice,
above average quality Black Zebra Marble Mortar and Pestle. The Mortar
bowl measures 3" x 2 3/4" and the Pestle measures nearly 4" x 1 1/4".
Both have a nice polish on all sides except for the bottom of the Mortar.
The set has a great design and beautiful color. These items make super
decorations or can be used as a herb or pill crusher.
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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Marble Mortar & Pestle
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$135.00 |
PR100b
This is something different for the polished rock collector.
Here is a very nice large polished slab cut from a specimen of Brazilian Agate.
It measures 11 1/4" x nearly 6" x 2 1/4" thick and is polished on one side.
This beautiful piece has a tiny crystal cavity with a great Agate design throughout.
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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
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$50.00 |
PR112b
Here is a very nice, above average quality Ocean Jasper
Free Form. It measures 3 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/4" and has a good polish
on all sides. This specimen has a Green base with cool Agate eyes and
a small sparkly Crystal cavity. Very nice!
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The Ocean Jasper deposit, even though it was found only a few years
ago, is nearly gone and the material is becoming hard to find. 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 was 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.
Several other types of jasper are found there now but the orbicular Jasper
is gone.
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Ocean Jasper Free Form
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$8.00 |
PR106c
Here is something different
for the Crystal collector. This is a very nice, above average quality
Amethyst and Citrine Crystal point set. The Crystals measure approximately
2" to 2 1/2" and are not polished. The Crystal points have very nice
tips and facets. The picture is a representation of what the Crystals
will look like. You will receive one (1) Amethyst and one (1) Citrine
Crystal of our choice. 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.
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Amethyst-Citrine Point Duo
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$14.00 |
PR111b
Here is
something different from the gift department at the Rock Shed. This
is a very nice, hand crafted Soapstone Box with inlaid Abalone shell design.
It measures 3 3/4" x 3 1/4" x 1 1/8" and has a smooth finish. The box
has a removable lid with an intricate hand carved floral design on each side.
The inlay Abalone shell design has a pretty Pink and Blue floral pattern.
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Soapstone, also known as steatite or "soap rock", is a metamorphic rock
type of a Talc-schist. It is largely composed of the mineral Talc and
is rich in magnesium. It has been a well known carving media for thousands
of years. It is a relatively soft substance and may feel soapy to the
touch, thus the name Soapstone. It is chemically stable and resistant
to acid. Soapstone is often used in carvings, inlaid design, sculpture,
coasters, and kitchen countertops and sinks.
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Soapstone Box
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$150.00 |
PR108b Here
is a something new in the Rock Shed's polished rock division. This is
a very nice, above average quality Pink Rose Quartz Crystal Point from Brazil.
It measures nearly 6" tall x 3 1/2" x 2 5/8". This gorgeous Rose Quartz has
6 sides and a nice polish on all of them. A very nice piece indeed!
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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.
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Rose Quartz
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$15.00 |
PR102b This is a Fossil
Rock Marble Bowl from Pakistan. The bowl measures 5" in diameter and
1 1/2" in depth. Each Fossil Rock bowl has its own unique design with
a soft Creamy Beige color with shaded Gray fossil-like accents. The
Bowl is polished on the front and back. Please
note, each bowl 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
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$12.00 |
PR103b Here is a really
great find!! This is an extra nice, above average quality Dugway Geode
from Utah. It measures over 3" x 2 3/4" x over 1 5/8" and has
a nice polish on the front face. The inside of the cavity is lined with fine
druzy Quartz Crystals with a hint of Lavender color. Just beautiful.
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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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Dugway Geode
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$60.00 |
PR105c
Here is something different from the Rock Shed's gift department. This
is a very nice, above average quality Ruby colored Iron Garnet. The
dish measures 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" x nearly 2"and has a nice polish on all sides.
It has a unique shape and color mix. A super nice gift.
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Iron is a chemical element that can be lustrous and silvery in color.
It is considered to be a heavy metal and is the most abundant element in the
dense metal cores of planets such as the Earth. Iron is denoted for
its red color and the material will oxidize in water forming a rusty appearance
on the outside of the mineral.
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Ruby Iron Garnet
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$85.00 |
PR113c
This is a very pretty Lavender Amethyst Cactus Quartz Crystal. The Crystal
measures over 7" x 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" and has not been polished. This naturally
sparkly specimen is from the Magaliesberg Mountains west of Pretoria, South
Africa. A true beauty of nature!
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These Cactus Quartz 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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$35.00 |
PR107b
Here is a great addition to your office
or home. This is a Arizona Sandstone Free Form Stand-Up. It measures
2 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 8 1/8" and has a rough, natural texture. This piece
is not polished. Something very different for the collector or the gift
giver.
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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.
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Sandstone Stand Up
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$56.00 |
PR110b This is a beautiful,
above average quality specimen of polished Malachite from Zaire, Africa. The
overall size of specimen is 4 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 1 1/4". The Malachite is polished
on all sides and has a super shaded Green color with a very nice design.
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.
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Malachite
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$18.00 |
PR104b
Here is a set of 4 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 - 1/4" thick slabs come in various sizes
from approximately 2" to 6" and are polished on both sides. These will
be sold in sets of 4 slabs as they come from the box. The photo is a
small representative of the colors and patterns on hand.
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Brazilian Agate Slab Set
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$35.00 |
PR109b
This is a very nice, above average quality multi-colored Marble Vase
from China. This vase measures 7 3/4" x 3 1/4" and is highly polished
all around except for the base. It makes for a very interesting display
piece or would make a nice gift.
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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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Marble Vase
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