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SP100c Here's a new item, a fabulous Sardonyx
sphere. It measures 1 3/4" in diameter and has a great polish.
This sphere has great variety of contrasting vibrant colors (heat treated) in a neat design. Take
note how the main and first picture resembles a "Picasso" like face! Grab
this one quick!
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Sardonyx is a form of Chalcedony. Chalcedony is a
cryptocrystalline form of silica, composed of very fine intergrowths of
the minerals quartz and moganite. Chalcedony has a waxy luster, and may be
semitransparent or translucent. It can assume a wide range of colors, but
those most commonly seen are white to gray, grayish-blue or a shade of
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SP101c Here's a new item, a very pretty Happy Jasper
sphere from India. This amazing sphere has a brown and beige color
with darker areas, neat crystal areas and lots of larger "eyes" that
resemble the bubbly foam of the ocean. It also has very cool and unusual
banding. It measures 4 1/8" in diameter and has a nice polish. A very
unique, super cool sphere.
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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.
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Happy Jasper Sphere
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$65.00 |
SP102c This is an exceptional and very beautiful Sodalite
sphere. It measures 2 5/8" and has a great polish. It has a fabulous
royal blue color with striking contrasting accents. A wonderful new
addition to our sphere section!
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Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral enjoyed as an
ornamental stone. Although massive samples are opaque, Crystals are
usually transparent to translucent. It is very similar to Lapis but
without the Pyrite Crystals and distinguishable color differences. It
makes great jewelry, cabochons and beads.
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Blue Sodalite Sphere
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SP103c
This is a good quality Serpentine sphere made from material from Peru. It
measures 2" in
diameter. There is a good blend of different contrasting colors and Pyrite in the mix along with
the good polish makes this an exceptional truly one of a kind
sphere! It has been hand ground so there are variations in the surface
which just adds to it's uniqueness!
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Serpentine is a group of common rock forming hydrous Magnesium Iron
Silicate minerals. It can contain minor amounts of Chromium, Manganese,
Cobalt or Nickel. Serpentine may refer to over 20 different varieties
that belong to the Serpentine group and the most common are Antigorite,
Chrysotile and Lizardite. The color is often green and may have a mottled
or scaly appearance.
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SP104b Here is something different for the sphere
collector! This is a very nice, totally Black Obsidian sphere with a
smooth, highly polished mirror like finish. This sphere measures
approximately 3 1/2" in diameter and has a character all it's own.
This is a similar to like item
as they are all very close to appearance and size.
Obsidian is a type of naturally-occurring glass formed as an extrusive
igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava erupted from a volcano,
cools rapidly through the glass transition temperature and freezes without
sufficient time for Crystal growth. Because of the lack of Crystal structure,
Obsidian blade edges can reach almost molecular thinness, leading to its ancient
use of projectile points (arrow heads), and its modern use as surgical scalpel
blades.
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SP105c Here
is a gorgeous Sea Jasper sphere from Madagascar. It has a
beautiful colors with lots of other accents and
small neat crystal
areas, lots of "eyes" all in a very interesting and different design! This sphere has a a
good polish and measures 3 1/8" in diameter. A beautiful sphere that
exhibits nature at its best.
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This material is a relatively new find from Madagascar. 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 has
been 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. This material is fast becoming a rarity in the
Jasper ocean fields, so get one while it is still available.
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SP106c Here's a great new item, a very cool Scolecite
sphere. It measures 2 1/2" in diameter. It has a pretty White color with lots of
neat accents. Hold it up the bright light and enjoy the view! This sphere would make a great addition
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Scolecite is a hydrated calcium silicate mineral belonging
to the Zeolite group. It commonly occurs as sprays of thin, prismatic
needles, frequently flattened on one side. Scolecite is usually colorless
or white, but can also be pink, salmon, red or green. It is transparent to
translucent, with a white streak and a luster which is vitreous, or silky
for fibrous specimens. Scolecite is a common Zeolite often found with
associated minerals including quartz, apophyllite and stilbite.
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SP107c This is a new addition to the Rock Shed's sphere
department. This is an interesting, very cool Petrified Wood sphere from
Madagascar. It measures 3" in diameter and has a good polish.
The sphere has a great mix of contrasting colors and cool crystal areas
all in a wonderful design. Very beautiful!
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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 gives 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 Sphere
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$60.00 |
SP108b
Here's something we haven't seen for a while, an awesome Bumble Bee Jasper
sphere from India. It has a great variety of
color in a fabulous design with a good polish. It measures 2 1/4" in
diameter. Definitely something different for the sphere
collector.
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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.
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$175.00 |
SP109b This is an amazing sphere made from Quartz
Tourmaline. It measures 3 7/8" in diameter and has a nice polish.
This sphere has some subtle "rainbow" inclusions to accent the
Tourmaline in the Quartz. Very nice!
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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.
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SP110c This is a very nice Coral Sphere measuring
3 1/2"
in diameter. This sphere has a good polish and mix of contrasting colors in a lovely
design. There are some scuff marks and this has been reflected the
reduced price. A very nice sphere!
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Coral is built by secreting calcium carbonate skeletons.
Hard coral is fossilized over millions of years. It can be almost
any color. The stony Corals are
often found in Coral reefs, large structures generally found in tropical
waters. Reefs are extremely diverse consisting of over 4,000 species
of fish, cnidarians, mollusks, crustaceans, and other animals.
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SP111c
Here's a cool new item, a rare Petrified Palm Wood Sphere.
This gorgeous sphere measures 2 3/8" in diameter and has a nice polish.
This sphere has a super color and fabulous design. There are some healed
fractures but it does not affect the stability or beauty of this rare
sphere. Very nice.
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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 gives 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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SP112c Here's something different, an exceptional Smokey Quartz sphere from Brazil. The sphere measures
2 1/8", has a nice
polish. It has great color, inclusions, is a little Citrine in appearance and subtle "rainbow" reflections.
There is a small nock and this has been reflected in the reduced price. 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.
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SP113b Here's something
different, a very cool Poly Chrome Jasper sphere from
Madagascar. This sphere measures 3 7/8" in diameter and has a
good polish, great color and exciting design. Grab this treasure quick!
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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.
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Poly Chrome Jasper Sphere
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SP114c Here's a new item, a solid Pyrite sphere. It measures nearly 2" in diameter and has a natural
finish. This is a must have for any sphere collector.
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Pyrite, or Iron Pyrite, is an Iron sulfide with isometric Crystals that
usually appear as cubes. 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.
Ironically, small quantities of actual gold are sometimes found in
Pyrite. It is the most common of the sulfide minerals and is usually
found with other sulfides or oxides in Quartz veins, sedimentary or
metamorphic rocks.
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SP115c
Here's a great find, an exceptional Crystal Quartz sphere. This
fascinating sphere measures 1 3/4" and has a good polish. It has fabulous
clarity, neat "rainbow" reflections, amazing and interesting inclusions! This is a great find so grab it 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.
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SP116b Here's something we haven't seen in a while, a
very nice Sandstone sphere
from Arizona. It measures 2 7/8". It
does not have a polish but will still "dazzle" you with it's mesmerizing
design. Grab it quick!
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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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SP117c This is a very nice Poly Chrome sphere.
This amazing sphere measures 3 1/8" and has a good polish. It has lovely color and design! Grab this one quick as for
sure as it won't last long!
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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.
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Poly Chrome Sphere
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SP118c This is an absolutely amazing Agate Sphere from
Uruguay. This beautiful sphere measures nearly 3" and is just
lovely! It has wonderful color, neat crystal area, banding and design! Grab this one quick as for
sure as it won't last long!
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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.
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SP119c Here is a very nice Onyx sphere from Pakistan.
It measures 3 3/4" in diameter and has a nice polish. This sphere has
lovely color of Brown, Green and Cream with various highlights all
in an interesting design. A good addition to any collection!
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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
is found in Mexico and Pakistan and is often carved and polished into
various items. This material is much more readily available and softer
than the gemstone commonly called Black Onyx which is a silica gem.
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SP121c Here's a new item, an Orthoceras sphere in a
fossil marble matrix. This unique sphere has two very good well defined Orthoceras as well as other fossils imbedded in the marble. It has a good
polish and measures 2 1/4". This material is from
Morocco and is hand ground so is a little lumpy. A very cool sphere.
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Orthoceras is a genus of extinct Nautiloid Cephalopod. These
fossils are common and have a global distribution which occur in any
marine rock, especially Limestone. These are slender, elongated shells
with the middle of the body chamber transversely constricted and a
sub-central orthochoanitic siphuncle. The surface is ornamented by a
network of fine lirae or fine lines/ridges.
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SP125c
Here is an exceptional Dendritic Opal sphere. This beautiful
sphere measures 2 7/8" in diameter and has a very nice polish. It
has a soft pastel yellow color with light highlights,
lots of Dendrites, tons of accents
and even a couple of small cavities. Just a
magnificent sphere!
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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.
Dendrites are branched or tree like inclusions, usually
manganese or iron oxides that are caused by irreversible aggregation of
small particles forming large cluster. Dendritic crystal growth is common
and resembles a snowflake formation or frost patterns on a window.
Dendritic crystallization forms a natural fractal pattern. The term
"dendrite" comes from the Greek word dendron, which means "tree". It has
only been in recent years that researchers have begun to understand how
dendrites form and these ideas were developed by chemists and
mathematicians working in disciplines called chaos and fractal geometry.
Colloidal-sized particles move in random paths in a phenomenon called
Brownian motion.
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