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$55.00 |
SP407c
This is a Chinese Stromatolite sphere that measures 2 1/2" in diameter.
The sphere has lines similar to Tiger-Eye, but shows more of a floral like
pattern. It has a nice polish as well as good definition between the
radiating lines of the Stromatolite.
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Stromatolites are one of the oldest bacterial microfossils known.
The Peruvian Stromatolites are from the lower Proterozic period some 2.3 billion
years. They are from the Eastern Andes, Bolivia, South America.
Stromatolites are actually mounds of mud that have been preserved.
Very few will actually contain the fossilized microbes that built them.
They accumulate because blue- green algae produces a sticky film that catches
mud and silt, in turn forming layers. In time theses layer build up
to form mounds.
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Stromatolite Sphere
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$70.00 |
SP400b
This is a very nicely colored Poly-Chrome Jasper sphere with a very interesting
pattern. It measures nearly 3 1/2" in diameter with a nice polish.
This material is from Madagascar. This is something different for the
sphere collector. 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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$38.00 |
SP406c
Here is a nice Sodalite sphere from Brazil. It measures 2 5/8" and has
a nice polish. This sphere has a pretty Blue and Black color with White
accents and a very different design and pattern.
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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 with out the Pyrite Crystals and distinguishable
color differences. It makes great jewelry, cabochons an beads.
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Sodalite Sphere
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$35.00 |
SP404b
Here is a very nice Crinoid sphere. It measures nearly 2 1/4" in diameter
and has a very nice polish. This sphere has a good blend of color and
an interesting design with lots of Crinoid sections and pieces. Close
observation would reveal a small divot near the surface of the sphere.
Although it does not distract from the overall appearance of the sphere, we
have reduced the price to reflect the minor flaw. This material is
a fossil marble which was once part of an ancient seafloor. This marble
consists of lots of crinoid fossils and other sea creatures. Crinoids
were plantlike creatures with long stems that attached themselves to the ocean
floor.
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Crinoid Sphere
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$130.00 |
SP401c Here is a very nice
Ocean Jasper sphere from Madagascar. This sphere has several natural
cavities and a beautiful blend of Green, Grey and Gold colors. It is
a pretty sphere with a good polish. It measures 3 1/4" in diameter.
A great addition to any collection.
This material is a 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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Ocean Jasper Sphere
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$35.00 |
SP405b
This is a larger, multi-colored Marble sphere with a good polish. It
has an interesting pattern of light Brown, Cream and Tan colors. The
sphere measures 4" in diameter. This material is from China.
A nice sphere for any price! 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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$25.00 |
SP410c
This is a nice smaller 1 1/4" Rutilated Quartz Crystal sphere. It is translucent to
semi translucent with lots of sparkly internal inclusions. It
is a nice Quartz sphere with a good polish. Close observation will
reveal many tiny, hair-like Rutiles throughout the sphere to add to the
already super appearance. This would make a great
center piece on a table, mantle or a terrific addition to your sphere collection.
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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 Crystal Quartz Sphere
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$75.00 |
SP402c
This is a very pretty, beautifully colored Poly-Chrome Jasper sphere with
a very interesting pattern. It measures nearly 3 3/8" in diameter with
a nice polish. This material is from Madagascar.
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Jasper, also know as spotted stone, is an opaque, impure
variety of Quartz that is usually red, yellow or brown in color. The
mineral breaks with a smooth surface and is used for ornamentation or as a
gemstone. It can be highly polished and is used for vases, seals, and
other decorative items.
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Poly Chrome Jasper Sphere
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$40.00 |
SP428b
This is a nice Stromatolite sphere measuring 1 7/8" in diameter. It has
a nice polish as well as very good definition between the radiating lines
of the Stromatolite. Stromatolites (fossil algae) are one of the oldest
fossils dating back to nearly 800 million years in the Cambrian Period. This
material is from Peru.
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Stromatolites are commonly thought to have
been formed by the trapping, binding, and cementation of sedimentary grains
by microorganisms, especially blue-green algae but very few actually contain
fossilized microbes.
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Stromatolite Sphere
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$30.00 |
SP414b This is a pretty
sphere made from Septarian nodule. It measures 3" in diameter. It has
a large amount of beautiful Gold Calcite with plenty of dark Brown Aragonite
detail. This would be a great addition to any sphere or Septarian collection.
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Septarian, also know as a type of Concretion, is a volume of sedimentary
rock in which a mineral cement fills the porosity. Concretions are often
ovoid or spherical in shape. They form within layers of sedimentary
strata that has already been deposited. It is composed of a Carbonate
mineral such as Calcite, a Silica such as Chert, Flint or Jasper or an Iron
Oxide such as Goethite or Hematite. It is commonly found in Shale, Siltstones
and Sandstones.
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Septarian Sphere
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$45.00 |
SP403b This is a very
unique sphere made from Labradorite. It measures 2 1/2" in diameter and has
a good polish. The sphere has a deep Gray color with a large amount
of shiny, reflective iridescent inclusions. As you turn the sphere in
different directions, new colors and design appear just like magic.
A truly wonderful find.
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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 Sphere
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$40.00 |
SP427b This is a
very unique sphere made from Mahogany Obsidian. It measures over 3 1/8" in
diameter and has a nice polish. The sphere has deep Red or Mahogany colors
in an interesting design on a black background. A truly wonderful find.
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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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Mahogany Obsidian
Sphere
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$32.00 |
SP411c This is a very
nice quality Marble sphere with a very unique design. It measures 4"
in diameter and has a nice polish. The sphere has an interesting design
and great Earth tone color scheme. Grab it quick before it is gone.
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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.
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Marble
Sphere
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$90.00 |
SP416b This is a very
unique and nice sphere made from Labradorite. It measures 3" in diameter and has
a good polish. The sphere has a deep Gray color with a large amount
of shiny, reflective iridescent inclusions. As you turn the sphere in
different directions, new colors and design appear just like magic.
A truly wonderful find.
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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 Sphere
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$400.00 |
SP415b Here is an
exceptional specimen. This is an Amethyst Sphere ground from an
Amethyst Agate. The outside shows the different colors of the rind
of the agate and the inside has a gorgeous light purple colored Amethyst
cavity. The sphere is nearly 5 1/2" in diameter. Be sure to
look at all the pictures of the different views.
An absolutely awesome sphere to add to your collection!
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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 an
ornamental stone, but fine, clear specimens that are suitable for cutting
are used in jewelry.
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Amethyst
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