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PR606c This is a very pretty Purple (color enhanced) Brazilian Agate Stand Up.
It measures over 3 3/4" x nearly 3 1/4" x 1 5/8" and is highly polished on the front face.
This stand up has a really pretty Purple color with a very nice sparkly Crystal center.
Very nice indeed.
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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 Stand Up
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$85.00 |
PR600c
Here is a very large, very beautiful Crystal Quartz Point. This
specimen measures 5 1/8" x 4 7/8" x 2 7/8" and has a smooth, natural
finish. This crystal has 6 facets and the upper portion is almost
completely clear. Close observations will reveal one larger "self
healed" fracture and a small chipped area near the top that has been
polished. A very nice gift for anyone.
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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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Quartz Crystal
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$20.00 |
PR611b
Here is a very nice, unique Pakistani Onyx hand crafted bowl. It measure
6" in diameter and 2" 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 2 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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Pakistani Onyx Bowl
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$45.00 |
PR605b This
is a pretty Chinese Marble Vase made. The vase displays a beautiful
multi-color with White accents. It measures nearly 4"x 7 1/2"
tall and is nicely polished except for the bottom. A very nice
addition to any polished collection or it would make a great 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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Chinese Marble Vase
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$35.00 |
PR614c Here
is a very cool Green Calcite Free Form from Mexico. It has many,
many crystals in various shades of green. It measures 7" x
3 5/8"
x 5 3/4" tall and
has a nice polish. A very unique gift for someone special or
add it to your own collection.
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Calcite is a Carbonate mineral that is most widely distributed on
the Earth's surface. It is a common constituent of sedimentary rocks with
Limestone in particular. A Calcite formation can take on many different
shapes and sizes which is dependent on the location, ground water
occurrence and temperature. Calcite is usually white or colorless but can
be gray, red, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown or black. The deeper the
color is usually indicative of the definitive impurities from the earth or
water.
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Green Calcite
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$21.00 |
PR602b
This is a pretty Vase made from Black and White Pakistani Zebra
Marble. This is a pretty Black vase with contrasting white accents.
It measures just under 6" tall x 3" in diameter and is nicely polished except for the bottom. A
very nice addition to any polished collection or it would make a great 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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Black Zebra Marble
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$100.00 |
PR604c
This is something new from the Rock Shed's gift department. Here is
a larger, above average quality Brazilian Agate Crystal. This beauty
measures 5 1/2" x 3" x 2" and has been cut and hand polished on all sides.
The unusual Agate was cut to reveal some very interesting designs and an awesome
milky White color. This one will not stay for very long.
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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 Crystal
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$6.00 |
PR615b
Here is a nice set of small Brazilian Agate slabs. Some are naturally
colored and some are color enhanced. This is a random grouping that
will resemble the picture and include five (5)
different pieces of nicely colored Agate slabs. Unfortunately, there
is NO choice in color or size, as we package
directly from the box. However, we do guarantee a nice selection.
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Brazilian Agate Set
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$24.00
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PR603c
Here is something different for the mineral or polished rock collector.
This is a very nice, small specimen of Rhodocrosite. It measures 1
3/8"
x 1 1/8" x nearly 5/8" and has a nice polish on one side. The rock has a deep Rose Pink color
with nice various shades of banding. A very nice
piece of a hard to find item. Another photo.
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Rhodocrosite is a Manganese Carbonate mineral. It is typically
a rose-red color, but impure specimens can be shades of pink to pale brown.
It is used as a key component of low-cost stainless steel and certain Aluminum
alloys. Quality banded specimens are often used for decorative stones
and jewelry, although it is relatively soft and difficult to cut.
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Rhodocrosite
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$55.00 |
PR608c This is a great
find!! Here is a very nice, above average quality Labradorite
specimen.
It measures 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" x over 2" and has a good polish on
all sides. This specimen
has a good color mix with a highly iridescent shine. This would make
a great gift for the "hard to buy for" person.
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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.
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Labradorite
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$24.00 |
PR612c This
is a pretty Pakistani Onyx Vase with a nice polish. It measures 3
3/4" x 3 3/4" and has a good color scheme and very different design.
This Vase would make a great addition to any polished collection or it
would make a great gift.
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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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Onyx Vase
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$22.00 |
PR601c
Here is a lovely piece of high quality Purple Amethyst with
very sparkly accents. It measures nearly 5 5/8" x nearly 3 3/4" x 2
3/8" and
has a super sparkly-shiny appearance. This cluster has very good,
intact points and a very good color. Very nice.
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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
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$25.00 |
PR610b This is a pretty,
nice quality Apple Box made from Fossil Rock Marble. It measures 4"
x nearly 3 1/2" and is nicely polished. It has a great appearance showing several
fossilized creatures throughout the matrix. Definitely something special
for that special, hard-to-buy for person.
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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. This type of Marble will often have
small animal like creature fossils throughout the matrix or media.
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Fossil Rock
Apple Box
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$40.00 |
PR607b This
is a very nice Picture Sandstone slab from Arizona. It measures 8
1/4" x 9" x 3/8" and has a smooth, unpolished finish. These slabs are
very unique in shape and size and would enhance any mantle, desk top or wall.
It comes complete with a plastic display stand.
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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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Picture Sandstone Slab
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