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SP216b
Here is something different for the sphere collector. This is a very
interesting "Cherry Quartz" sphere that measures 3 1/4" in diameter and has
a nice polish. These type of spheres are new to the Rock Shed gift department
and due to their uniqueness they will more than likely not last long, so grab
one while you can. Another Photo
Cherry Quartz is a manmade hardened glass
material that is dyed and can be cut like stone. It resembles clear
Quartz with brilliant pink to red colors often alternating in beautiful bands
of color. It is intriguing no matter which way it is displayed.
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"Cherry Quartz" Sphere
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$35.00 |
SP207b
Here is an above average quality Crystal Quartz sphere. It measures
nearly 2 1/4" in diameter and has a nice polish. This larger sphere is almost
clear to the eye with very nice sparkly inclusions. A true beauty for
the sphere collector. Another Photo
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 Sphere
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$55.00 |
SP208c
Here is a very unique, larger Pakistani Onyx sphere. It measures
5 1/2" in diameter and has a nice polish. This sphere has a nice light
Green background with a accents of White, Brown, Rust and Beige in really
neat design. Really nice. Another
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Onyx is a banded variety of Chalcedony which in turn is a form of Quartz.
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. The name has sometimes been used incorrectly to label
other banded lapidary materials, such as banded Calcite. This type is
found in Mexico and Pakistan and is often carved, polished and sold.
The material is much softer than true Onyx and much more readily available.
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Onyx Sphere
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$55.00 |
SP210b
Here is a very nice extra quality Picture Jasper sphere. It measures
3 1/8" in diameter and has a nice polish. The sphere has a nice Black,
Tan, Beige and Brown color mix. This is an interesting, larger sphere
with a lot of detail and character. This one weighs in at 1 lb 10 oz.
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Jasper, or spotted stone, is an opaque, impure variety of Quartz that
is usually red, yellow or brown in color. Picture 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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Picture Jasper Sphere
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$48.00 |
SP209c
This is a rare and unusual sphere made from Tiger-Eye from Africa. This
sphere shows nice areas of flashy Gold Tiger-Eye. It is different
than most Tiger-Eye as it exhibits areas of Gold flash in different areas
as it is rotated in the light. It has nice colors and a great polish.
It measures 2 1/8" in diameter. A nice addition to any the collection.
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Tiger-eye is a member of the quartz family, a cryptocrystalline variety.
It is one of the chatoyant varieties of gemstones. Due to the fibrous
structure of the gemstone, as light reflects within the thin parallel fibrous
bands it exhibits a changeable silky luster or chatoyancy. It occurs
naturally in colors of gold and blue.
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Gold Tiger-Eye Sphere
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$28.00 |
SP212b
Here is a very nice Anhydrite-Serpentine sphere from Madagascar. It measures 1
3/4" in diameter with a nice polish. This sphere has a light Lavender
color on one side with a darker Green to Black on the other side and comes
complete with shiny, sparkly accents. A very unique sphere.
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Anhydrite is an anhydrous, calcium sulfate mineral. The color
is usually white but can also be grey, blue or purple. It can have a
pearly luster. When exposed to water, Anhydrite can readily transform
to the more common occurring Gypsum. It can be found in deposits of
Salt, Gypsum and is associated with Calcite, Halite, Galena, Molybdenite and
Pyrite.
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
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Anhydrite-Serpentine Sphere
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$30.00 |
SP200c
This is a very pretty multi colored Fluorite sphere. This
sphere measures 2" in diameter and has a good polish. This sphere is
unusual in that it is mostly Green with Purple accents.
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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.
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Fluorite Sphere
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$16.00 |
SP211b
Here is a very pretty, above average quality light Honey Calcite Sphere from
China. It measures 3" in diameter and has a good polish. The
sphere has a gorgeous deep Gold color with some very interesting sparkly inclusions
which give the sphere a very unique design.
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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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Honey Calcite Sphere
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$125.00 |
SP203c This is a larger
Shell Marble sphere with a good polish. It measures 5" in diameter.
This is a unique type of sphere in that the shells reflect different types
of pictures or interesting fossils. This would be a great gift for the
sphere person in your life. This material is from China and is a relatively
new type of Marble. 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.
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Shell Marble Sphere
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$12.00 |
SP204c
Here is something different for the sphere collector. This is a very
nice, above average quality deep Pink Rose Quartz sphere. This is a
larger sphere which measures 2" in diameter. It has a great polish.
Another Photo
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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Rose Quartz Sphere
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$28.00 |
SP205c
Here is a very beautiful Black Rainbow Obsidian sphere. It measures
2 1/2" in diameter with a very nice polish. This material is from Mexico.
The sphere is completely Black with just a hint of a Purple Rainbow iridescence.
Just amazing. 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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Black Obsidian Sphere
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$85.00 |
SP206b
This is a quite pretty, deep colored Orange Calcite sphere with a nice polish.
It measures 3 7/8" in diameter. The sphere has one small fracture for
which we reduced the price. This material is from Mexico. 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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Orange Calcite Sphere
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$35.00 |
SP213c
This is a larger multi-colored Marble sphere with a good polish. It has an
interesting pattern of Brown and Black. It measures 4" in diameter.
This material is from China. A nice sphere for any price!
Another photo.
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.
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Marble Sphere
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$28.00 |
SP202c This is a very nice
Fossil Marble sphere. It measures 3" in diameter and has a nice polish.
The sphere has lots of fossil segments and parts and will display nicely.
A great sphere at a great buy.
Another photo.
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.
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Fossil Marble Sphere
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