Petrified Wood, Geodes, Crystals, Agate and Carvings

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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.

Brazilian Agate Slab

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PR1101c Here's the other half of the  really cool Natural Brazilian Agate Geode slab  above. It also has a captivating and awesome Agate banding with a gorgeous crystal area. This thin slab measures 9 7/8" wide x 9 1/8" tall x  1/4" thick and nicely polished on both sides. The slab takes on a whole new look when illuminated from behind and looks amazing which can only be seen with back lighting. This is the a match with the slab above PR1100c and can also be purchased as a set. Just amazing!

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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.

 

Brazilian Agate Slab

Pictures cannot do this exceptional piece justice but be sure to look at all of them - click on those to the right and linked below. Just an absolutely beautiful item. 

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Indigo Gabbro or Mystic Merlinite is a newly mined crystal from Madagascar. It has amazing colors from light indigo purple to black. Gabbro refers to a large group of dark, coarse-grained, intrusive mafic igneous rock chemically equivalent to Basalt. The vast majority of the Earth's surface is underlain by Gabbro within the oceanic crust, produced by Basalt magmatism at mid-ocean ridges. Gabbro often contains valuable amounts of Chromium, Nickel, Cobalt, Gold, Silver, Platinum and Copper Sulfides. The name given to Merlinite is by no means a random act. It's source in Cornwall, England has long been associated with the legend of King Arthur and his sorcerer Merlin.

  Mystic Merlinite Obelisk

Pictures cannot do this exceptional piece justice but be sure to look at all of them - click on those to the right and linked below. Just an absolutely beautiful item. 

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Labradorite is a Feldspar mineral that occurs in large Crystal masses in Anorthosite and shows an iridescence or "play of colors."  Gemstone varieties of Labradorite exhibiting a high degree of iridescence are Spectrolite, Moonstone and Sunstone.  High quality samples with good iridescent qualities are desired for jewelry.

Labradorite Heart Dish

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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.

Smokey Quartz Point

$250.00

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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.

Rutile is a mineral composed primarily of Titanium Dioxide. Rutile has among the highest refractive indices of any known mineral and also exhibits high dispersion. Rutile is known to contain up to 10% Iron as well as significant amounts of Niobium and Tantalum. Rutile creates small needles within crystals that can be seen when held up to light.

Smokey Quartz Crystal

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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.

Crystal Quartz Heart

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Jasper, or spotted stone, is an opaque, impure variety of Quartz that is usually red, yellow or brown in color.  Some Jaspers simultaneously exhibit several variants such as banding, flow patterns, dendrites or color variations.  This results in what appears to be scenes or images in a cut section of the Jasper.

Poly Chrome Jasper Free Form

$225.00

PR1108c  Here's an amazing Smokey and Crystal Quartz point. This incredible piece is absolutely  breathtaking! It has a great polish, fabulous inclusions,  subtle "rainbow" reflections and a neat combination of Clear and Smokey  Crystal Quartz . It measures 5 1/2" x 3" x 5 3/4" tall and weighs nearly 5 1/2 pounds. Grab this one quick as truly this magnificent piece won't last long!

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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.

Smokey and Crystal Quartz

$375.00

PR1109b  Here is an amazing find, a lovely and unique Madagascar Agate Free Form. It measures approximately 8 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 9 1/4" and weighs nearly 21 1/2 pounds. It has wonderful design, neat banding, cool cavities and fabulous color!  A very nice conversation piece or a pretty display item.

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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.

 Madagascar Agate Free Form

PR1110c  This is a very cool new item, a colorful Spotted Poly Chrome Free Form from Madagascar. It has great colors of Blue and Yellow with other highlights in a fabulous design. This specimen measures 5 3/4" x 4 3/4" x 7 1/8" tall, weighs over 8 pounds and has a nice polish. A one-of-a-kind beauty for any collection!

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Jasper, or spotted stone, is an opaque, impure variety of Quartz that is usually red, yellow or brown in color.  Some Jaspers simultaneously exhibit several variants such as banding, flow patterns, dendrites or color variations.  This results in what appears to be scenes or images in a cut section of the Jasper.

Spotted Poly Chrome Free Form

PR1111c  Here's an amazing hand crafted carving from China. This gorgeous piece is an abstract image of a Dragon. There are two different colors of Marble that have been fused together to create this magnificent piece. It measures approximately 10 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 3 1/2 and weighs over 6 1/2 pounds. The detail and fine craftsmanship is almost beyond description. This is truly a one-of-a-kind conversation piece that will adorn any space.

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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. 3/4"

 Marble Dragon

PR1112c Here's a cool new item, an exceptional Ocean Jasper Free Form. This incredible piece is absolutely gorgeous! It has a great polish, fabulous color, neat crystal areas, cool cavities, lots of "eyes" and looks wonderful in any versatile position. It measures 4 1/4" x 2 1/2" x  5 1/4" tall. Grab this one quick as truly this magnificent piece won't last long!

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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 in that area now but the orbicular Jasper is gone.

Ocean Jasper Free Form

$300.00

PR1113c  Here's an exceptional Smokey Quartz Crystal Point. It has a great polish and measures 7" x 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"and weighs over 6 pounds. It has a great shape, fabulous inclusions, gorgeous Rutiles and  brilliant "rainbow" reflections. Truly amazing!

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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.

Rutile is a mineral composed primarily of Titanium Dioxide. Rutile has among the highest refractive indices of any known mineral and also exhibits high dispersion. Rutile is known to contain up to 10% Iron as well as significant amounts of Niobium and Tantalum. Rutile creates small needles within crystals that can be seen when held up to light.

Smokey Quartz Crystal Point

PR1114b  This is an amazing Carnelian Free Form from Madagascar with lots of character unique to this material.  This beautiful Free Form measures approximately 6 7/8" x 6" x 4 7/8" thick.  This very cool item has darker background colors with Creamy accents and has an excellent design on all sides of it.  It even has some cool cavities throughout. Close inspection shows some healed fractures, common for Carnelian.  A great addition to any collection or a super gift.

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Carnelian is a red or reddish-brown variant of Chalcedony but also may come in the colors of orange and pink.  It is quite common and usually found in translucent pebble form.  It is found in several areas of Europe, Iceland and Madagascar.

Carnelian Free Form

PR1115c  Here's a nice larger obelisk made from Madagascar Jasper. It measures 14 3/4" tall x  3 5/8" x 2 7/8", weighs nearly 9 pounds and is nicely polished on all sides. The obelisk explodes with swirling colors with tons of  accents as well a loaded with small crystal cavities all in a very cool pattern. Beautiful!!

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Jasper, or spotted stone, is an opaque, impure variety of Quartz that is usually red, yellow or brown in color.  Some Jaspers simultaneously exhibit several variants such as banding, flow patterns, dendrites or color variations.  This results in what appears to be scenes or images in a cut section of the Jasper.

Madagascar Jasper Obelisk

PR1116c  Here's a fabulous new item,  a stunning Black Opal Obelisk. It measures 4 3/8" x 4 7/8" x 10 5/8" tall, weighs nearly 7 1/2 pounds with a good polish. It has fabulous colors in a fascinating design. This would make a great gift or dress up any area!

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Opal is a colorful mineral of hydrated form of Silica related to Quartz. It's internal structure makes it diffract light, taking on many colors depending on the conditions when it was formed. Those colors can range from clear through white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, rose, pink, brown and black. Opal varies in optical density from opaque to semi-transparent. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, a producer of over 93% of the world's supply.

Black Opal Obelisk

PR1117c  This is an exceptional set of a spectacular Agate from the Pacific Northwest.  This lovely set's total measure is 8 3/4"  x 6" x 5 1/4" weighs nearly 10 pounds and has been nicely polished on the front faces. It has been cut in such a way that it stands by itself for great display. It has mesmerizing banding, fabulous color, fantastic design and even fluoresces a gorgeous green under a SW/UV light and a beautiful blue under a LW/UV light as shown in the last two photos. An item like this is truly one-of-a-kind and does not come around that often so grab it quick!

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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.

Agate Set

PR1118b   Here's a lovely decorative dish carved from Carnelian Agate. This dish has beautiful color and fabulous design.  It measures 5 1/2"  x  4 5/8" x 2 1/8" tall. A wonderful work of art!

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Carnelian is a red or reddish-brown variant of Chalcedony but also may come in the colors of orange and pink.  It is quite common and usually found in translucent pebble form.  It is found in several areas of Europe, Iceland and Madagascar.

Carnelian Dish

PR1119b   This is an exceptional specimen of Ocean Jasper from Madagascar that will make a great addition to any collection.  This beautiful piece has a very interesting composition, great color and pattern.  It has a nice mix of Green, White and other accents. To add even more to it's beauty there are gorgeous crystal cavities scattered about and loaded with "eyes".  This lovely piece measures 12 1/4" wide x 8 1/4" x 3 1/2" thick, weighs nearly 10 pounds and has been cut and nicely polished on the front surface right here in our Lapidary Department.  Very cool indeed!

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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 in that area now but the orbicular Jasper is gone.

Ocean Jasper

PR1120c   Here's a fabulous new item, an exceptional White Quartz Tourmaline Obelisk from Brazil. This amazing Obelisk measures 2 1/4"  x 2 3/4" x 7 3/8" tall  and has a great polish. It has gorgeous white Quartz color sharply contrasted with the black Tourmaline. Grab this one quick!

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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.

Tourmaline is one of the most chemically complicated of all Silicate minerals. It is a complex Silicate of Aluminum and Boron and the composition varies widely with Sodium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Lithium and many other elements that enter into it's structure. It can occur in a long, slender needle-like crystal to a thick prismatic and columnar crystal to a radial like daisy formation. It comes in many colors usually black and brown (iron rich); brown and yellow (magnesium rich); and blue, red, green, yellow, and pink (lithium rich). This mineral is found in igneous rocks, like Granite Pegmatite, and metamorphic rocks such as Schist and Marble.

Quartz Tourmaline Obelisk

PR1121b   Here's an exceptional Malachite decorative dish. It has an excellent polish, fabulous color and amazing design. It measures 4 3/4" x 3 1/4" x 3/4". Words are not adequate to describe it's rare beauty! Lovely!

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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 color12

Malachite Dish

$550.00

PR1122b Here is an exceptional very large Sea Jasper Flame from Madagascar. It has a fabulous mix of contrasting colors in a mezmarizing design. This highly polished and uniquely shaped specimen measures approximately 11" x  6 1/2" x 11 1/2" tall and weighs nearly 25 pounds. It also has captivating crystal areas, crystal cavities, neat banding and lots of "eyes". This lovely piece would dress up any home or would make an excellent gift.

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The Ocean (Sea) 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 in that area now but the orbicular Jasper is gone.

 Sea Jasper Flame

$110.00

PR1123b This is something a bit different, a very nice Bowl carved from a Septarian Nodule from Madagascar.  It has a nice polish on both the exterior and inside and has an interesting wavy top edge.  It has a great mix of Yellow Calcite and Brown Aragonite in a very cool design.  The bowl has a interesting cavity in the Yellow Calcite that goes all the way through on one side. It measures 7 3/8" x 6 1/4" x 2 1/8" tall and weighs nearly 6 pounds.  Something really nice for a Septarian collector. 

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Septarian, also know as a type of Concretion, is a volume of sedimentary rock in which a mineral cement fills the porosity.  Concretions are often ovoid or spherical in shape.  They form within layers of sedimentary strata that has already been deposited.  It is composed of a Carbonate mineral such as Calcite, a Silica such as Chert, Flint or Jasper or an Iron Oxide such as Goethite or Hematite.  It is commonly found in Shale, Siltstones and Sandstones.

Septarian Bowl

$120.00

PR1124b  This is a fabulous Crystal Quartz. It measures 3 1/8" x  1 3/4" x 7 5/8" tall  and has a nice polish. It has amazing clarity, neat inclusions, brilliant "rainbow" reflections and a great appearance. Grab this rare beauty quick.

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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.

Crystal Quartz 

$600.00

PR1125c Here's something we haven't seen before, a large Fish Scale Jasper stand up from Madagascar. It measures 11 5/8" tall x  8 1/8"  x  6 1/4 wide and weighs over 24 1/2 pounds. It has fabulous pastel and bold colors in an unusual swirling pattern.  Beautiful!!

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Jasper, or spotted stone, is an opaque, impure variety of Quartz that is usually red, yellow or brown in color.  Some Jaspers simultaneously exhibit several variants such as banding, flow patterns, dendrites or color variations.  This results in what appears to be scenes or images in a cut section of the Jasper. 

Fish Scale Jasper

$250.00

PR1126b  Here is an exceptional Malachite Free Form. It has a great Green color in a cool design. This highly polished and uniquely shaped specimen measures 7 1/8" x  4" x  5 7/8". This piece has a great polish on the all sides except the bottom with neat cavities left in it's natural form. The piece is actually darker than appears in the photo. A must have the the rock and art collector!

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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 Free Form

$285.00

PR1127c  Here is an exceptional Lapis Free Form. It has a gorgeous Royal Blue color with White and Pyrite highlights all in a cool design. This highly polished and uniquely shaped specimen measures 5 3/4" x  2 1/4" x  7" tall and weighs nearly 6 pounds. A piece like this does not come around that often so grab it quick!

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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 Free Form

$40.00

PR1128b Here's a beautiful decorative dish carved from Fluorite. This dish has lovely array of purple colors, other accents and  lots of neat inclusion. It measures 3"  x 2 7/8" x  1" tall. Truly amazing!

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Fluorite, also known as fluor-spar, is a mineral composed of Calcium Fluoride.  It is a widely occurring mineral and is often found with metallic minerals such as Galena and Sphalerite, but also with Barite, Quartz and Calcite.  It may fluoresce strongly in ultraviolet light.  Although blue is the most common color, it can also be red, purple, green, yellow and white. 

          Fluorite Dish