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PR201b
Here is an extra large of excellent quality Crystal Quartz cluster from Arkansas.
It measures approximately 13" x 10 1/2" x 5 1/2" and has not been polished.
This unique cluster has several different Crystal formations including barnacles,
cathedrals, lasers, manifests, and tabular sections. This clusters rests
without a stand or base and has many areas of rainbow iridescence.
Back.
Center.
Side.
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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Crystal Quartz Cluster
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$22.00
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PR203b
Here is an extra large, above average quality
specimen of Petrified Wood end cut from the Black Hills of South Dakota.
It has been highly polished on one side and measures 5 1/4" x 3
3/4"x over2 1/4". The wood has a nice blend of Earth tone colors and has a very
different, irregular shape and design.
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Petrified Wood is a type of a fossil as it consists of fossil wood where
all the organic materials have been replaced with minerals while retaining
the original structure of the wood. These minerals are most often Silicates
such as Quartz. Other minerals, Manganese, Iron and Copper, in the water
or mud during the petrification process give Petrified Wood a variety of color
ranges: black - Carbon; green/blue - Copper; red/brown/yellow - Iron.
Petrified Wood can preserve the original structure of the wood in all its
detail all the way down to the microscopic level. Structures such as
tree rings and the various tissues are often observed features. Although
Petrified Wood can be found worldwide, it is rather rare in larger quantities
and at times can be difficult to obtain by the average collector.
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Petrified Wood
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$15.00 |
PR210b Here are sets of
three (3) nicely polished tumbled stones. They range from Red Jasper,
Fancy Jasper, Brecciated Jasper and Green Aventurine. They each measure
approximately 1 1/4" x 2 1/2" in size and have a very nice polish.
The stones have a pretty mix of colors including Green, White, Tan, Brown and
Red. A great gift or just keep them for yourself.
Unfortunately there is NO additional choices other than what is
listed and no choice or individual selection in your set of three (3)
stones. We do guarantee a good selection however.
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.
Aventurine is a form of Quartz that is characterized by its
translucent and mineral inclusions that give it a shimmering or glistening
effect called "aventurescence". The most common color is green but it may
also be orange, brown, yellow, blue or grey.
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Polished Tumbled Stones
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24.00
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PR206c
Here is a very nice, unpolished piece of natural Ruby from India.
It measures 1 5/8" x 1 3/4" x nearly 1" and has a real pretty, darker
Purple with specks of black Tourmaline.
It would make a nice addition to any mineral or polished rock collection.
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A Ruby is a variety of the
mineral
corundum (aluminum
oxide). The color comes mainly from the
chromium element. The Ruby is considered one of the four
precious stones,
together with the
sapphire, the
emerald, and the
diamond. Rubies were found for centuries
in Burma. They have also been found in Thailand, Sri Lanka,
Madagascar, Vietnam, Nepal and Pakistan. Rubies have been found in the US
states of Montana, North and South Carolina.
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Natural Ruby
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$12.00 |
PR207b Here is a very
nice, above average quality, larger Pyrite nugget with Crystals. This
material is from Peru. It measures 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 1 1/2" and has a natural
shiny finish. This beauty is a one of a kind, very well defined specimen
that will not be duplicated.
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Pyrite is an Iron sulfide with an isometric structure. 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.
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Pyrite
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$10.00 |
PR211b Here is a great
looking double Frog carved from Soapstone. The larger outer Frog measures
4" x 3" x 1 3/4"with the inner Frog measuring 2 1/2" x 1 1/4".
The inner Frog was carved without disturbing the outer Frog. It is one
piece!! A very nice addition to any collection. Item will be similar
to item in photo.
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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Soap Stone Frog
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$35.00 |
PR212c Here is a new item
at the Rock Shed. This is a
beautiful Rutilated Quartz Crystal. This specimen measures 3 1/8"
tall x 1
1/8" x 1 1/8" and has a smooth polished finish with a nice clear
or transparent
color. This crystal has been faceted on all sides and the darker lines are
Tourmaline. A real beauty of a 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.
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Rutilated Quartz Crystal
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$130.00 |
PR213c Here is a really
great find!! This is a nice, above average quality, large Dugway Geode from
Utah. It measures 8 3/4" x 8" x 4" 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. The Geode has grey felt on the bottom
surface and displays very well. 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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$16.00 |
PR202b This is a nice,
above average Brazilian Agate end cut with great color and a very unique design.
It measures 4 1/2" x 2" x 2" and has been polished on the front face.
This is a beautiful work of nature and has great characteristics especially
when held in the bright light. This material is from Mexico.
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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 End
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$145.00 |
PR204c Here is a very
nice, larger, light Blue Celestite Geode from Madagascar. It measures
7 1/2" x 5 3/4" x 4". This is a very interesting Geode in that it
has a very detailed Blue interior with several well-defined larger Crystal
points. Definitely something different for the mineral or rock collector.
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Celestite, or Celestine, is a mineral consisting of Strontium Sulfate.
The mineral is named for its occasional delicate blue color. This mineral
occurs in Crystals and in compact massive, fibrous forms. It is mostly
found in sedimentary rocks and is often associated with Gypsum, Anhydrite
and Halite. The mineral is found worldwide usually in small quantities.
The pale blue variety are found in Madagascar.
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Celestite
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$25.00 |
PR200c
This is a very nice, larger Moroccan Geode. The Geode measures
nearly 5 3/4" x 5" x 2" and has no polish. It was broken along a natural
fissure to show the very pretty White sparkly Quartz Crystals inside.
Very nice indeed!
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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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Moroccan Geode
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$50.00 |
PR205c Here
is a very different item here at the Rock Shed. This is a pretty Variscite Free Form from Utah.
This nice specimen measures approximately 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 2" and has been
highly polished on one side to show the lovely green colors it is made of. A very
unique and beautiful addition
to any rock collection.
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Variscite is a fairly rare phosphate mineral that is sometimes confused
with Turquoise. Variscite is usually a much brighter green color and was
first described in 1837. It was named for Variscia, the historical name of
Vogtland, Germany. Variscite is found in Utah and Nevada in the United
States and in Germany, Australia, Poland, Spain and Brazil.
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Variscite
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$40.00 |
PR209b Here
is a very pretty Carnelian Agate Free Form.
It measures approximately 4 5/8" x 2 1/4" x 1 3/8" and has been
nicely polished.
It has a colorful reddish brown background and white accents in a very unique pattern. A very beautiful addition
to any rock collection.
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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.
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Carnelian Agate Free Form
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$40.00 |
PR208c This
is a new and different item at the Rock Shed, a Orthoceras Fossil
Plate from Morocco. This plate measures just over 11 1/2" in diameter and has a nice
polish. The plate is hand carved so it is slightly irregular in shape.
The plate is a soft Grayish Brown color and has a nice Orthoceras fossil in one
area with many, many other fossils scattered throughout. A nice item for any
collection.
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fossils like this.
Orthoceras was a marine cephalopod, this particular species was
straight shelled and they thrived some 400+ million years ago in the
Paleozoic era.
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Fossil Plate
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$10.00 |
PR214b
Here is something different for the mineral collector. This is a set
of one cube and one polyhedron carving made from Mexican Onyx. The cube
measures 2 1/4" square and the polyhedron measures 2 3/8" on all sides.
These objects have a soft Beige and White color with other pastel colors mixed
in. Each has its own unique design as well. A great starter for
any collector. Items will be similar to items pictured. 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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Mexican Onyx Cube and Polyhedron
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