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PR708c Here is a very
nice, above average quality Arizona Petrified Wood End. It measures
6" x 4" x 2 3/4" and is nicely polished on the front face. This Wood
specimen has good color and design. It has been cut and polished in
the Rock Shed's own Lapidary department. A super great gift.
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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Arizona Petrified Wood
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$18.00 |
PR709b Here is something
different for the polished rock collector. This is a smaller, very nicely
polished Carnelian Agate pocket piece. It measures 2" x 1 1/4" x 3/4"
and has a super smooth finish. This Agate has a good blend of Orange
color and a very unique design.
Another photo.
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
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$22.00 |
PR702b This is a very
nice Brazilian Agate end cut. It measures approximately 3 1/2"
x 6" x 1 1/2" and is polished on the cut side. This Agate has
a nice, natural interior which exhibits a beautiful center with a Tan and
Cream colored Agate design with just a hint of Lavender. A nice display piece
for your collection. Very beautiful. 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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$125.00 |
PR710c This is a polished
End from an Utah Septarian Nodule. It measures 8 1/4" x 8" x 3". This
one has lots of Brown Aragonite with contrasting Yellow Calcite. This
beauty was cut and polished in the Rock Shed's own lapidary department.
Septarian nodules are rather difficult to find now, so grab this one while
you have the chance. Septarians are commonly composed of a carbonate
mineral such as Calcite, a microcrystalline form of Silica as in Flint or
Jasper, or an Iron Oxide such as Hematite. These specimens are also
known as a concretion which is a type of sedimentary rock.
Septarians were formed millions of years ago by sediment forming around
a fossil to create a mud ball transforming the fossil into Calcite and Aragonite.
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Septarian End
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$20.00 |
PR711b Here is something
different from the gift department at the Rock Shed. This is a larger,
hand crafted Soapstone Box with inlaid Abalone shell design. It measures
6" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/2" 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. A perfect
gift for that perfect person. Soapstone, also known as Steatite or
Soaprock, is a metamorphic rock or Talc-Schist. It is composed of the
mineral Talc and is rich in Magnesium and is formed by the metamorphism of
ultramafic protoliths and the metasomatism of siliceous Dolostones.
It is a very soft material and may have a soapy feel when touched. It
can be easily carved into decorative items as well as bowls or other cooking
utensils. It is used by welders and fabricators as a marker due to its
resistance to heat.
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Soapstone Box
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$65.00 |
PR707c Here is something
different from the gift shop at the Rock Shed. This is a very nice,
above average quality Amethyst Geode half. It measures 5 1/4" x 6" x
3" with a natural, rough texture on the outside. The inside reveals
very nice Purple and White Crystals. Very beautiful indeed.
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 Geode
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$85.00 |
PR705b Here is a very
beautiful Selenite Free Form resting in a wooden base. The Selenite
measures 6" x 6 3/4" x 1 1/2" and has a natural shine and finish. This
lovely specimen has a translucent appearance and is almost totally clear.
It has an unique shape and design. A great addition to any collection
or a super gift.
Another photo.
Selenite, also known as Satin Spar, Desert Rose and Gypsum Flower, are
the four Crystalline varieties of Gypsum. It is a very soft material
composed of Calcium Sulfate. Selenite is often transparent and colorless.
If color is present it is often due to impurities or presence of other minerals.
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$25.00 |
PR704c
Here is something different for the polished rock collector. This
is a very nice, above average quality Dry Head Agate End. It measures
6 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 2" with a nice front face polish. This Agate has a
very nice design and beautiful blend of Earth tone color.
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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Dry Head Agate End
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$32.00 |
PR75c
This is a very unique, very colorful Hodge Podge Marble Obelisk from Utah.
It measures 6" x 1 1/2". This Obelisk has a beautiful range of colors
which incorporate a very cool design. It is polished on all sides.
A very different, very neat gift for the hard to buy for person.
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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Hodge Podge Marble Obelisk
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$15.00
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PR700b
This is a very nice, color-enhanced Teal Blue Brazilian Agate Stand Up.
It measures 2 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 1" and is polished on the front face.
The is pretty creation has a dark Teal color with a striped design that is
hard to view in the photo. There is a smaller Crystal-druzy cavity in
the center which only adds to the beauty.
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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$16.00
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PR706c Here is a very
nice, unique Pakistani Onyx hand crafted bowl. It measure 5" 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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Pakistani Onyx Bowl
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$32.00
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PR703b Here
is something different for the polished rock or mineral collector. This
is an above average quality polished specimen of beautiful Blue Lapis.
It measures 1 1/2" x 3" x 2" and is highly polished on all sides. This
stand up has a light Blue color with many areas of sparkly Pyrite and Grey
to White Quartz. Another photo.
Lapis is a stone with a long tradition of being considered a gem.
It is usually deep blue in color and is opaque. It is a rock and not
a mineral as it is made up from various other minerals. The main component
is Lazurite which is a Feldspar Silicate. Lapis may also contain Calcite,
Sodalite and Pyrite. It is found worldwide.
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Lapis Stand Up
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$26.00
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PR701c This
is a very pretty, above average quality, multi-colored Onyx Vase from Pakistan.
This Vase measures 3 3/4" x 4". It 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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Pakistani Onyx Vase
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