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$55.00 |
SP800b
This is a very nice, Ruby in Zoisite sphere. The material is from India.
The sphere measures over 2 1/4" in diameter and has a good polish. It has
lovely Fuchsia Ruby "eyes" set in a soft Green and White Zoisite matrix.
This sphere is very unique and has a lot of character. A must have for
your sphere collection.
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Zoisite is a Calcium Aluminum Silicate that belongs to the Epidote group
of minerals. When it is found transparent, it is formed in to gemstones
while translucent-to-opaque material is usually carved into sculptural works.
The latter sometimes has Ruby Crystals which are completely opaque and unsuitable
as gemstones, but are well colored and contrast strikingly against the green
matrix of the Zoisite. Zoisite may be green, blue, brown, pink, yellow,
gray or colorless.
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Ruby-Zoisite Sphere
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$25.00 |
SP805c
This is a very pretty Pink Rose Quartz sphere from Brazil. It measures
nearly 2" in diameter with a good polish and design. The sphere has a very
nice rose color and has an asterism in good light. Add it to your collection
today. 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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$45.00 |
SP803b
Here is a very nice Picture Jasper sphere. It measures 3 1/4" in diameter.
The sphere has been hand polished and therefore may reveal some flattened
areas. This sphere has a nice blend of Brown, Black, Tan, Cream and
White. Close observation will reveal a line that appears to have cut
the sphere in two pieces and then glued back together. After our observation,
we feel that this was not done by man but a natural healed fracture that does
not take from the overall appearance but enhances the characteristics of the
sphere. Another photo.
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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$100.00 |
SP816b
Here is a very nice, smaller size Ocean Jasper sphere. It measures 2
1/2" and has a good polish. This sphere has a beautiful Green base color
with pretty multi-colored accents and a very different design.
Another photo.
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.
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Ocean Jasper Sphere
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$60.00 |
SP811b
This is a very nice Pink Rose Quartz sphere. It measures nearly 2 1/2"
in diameter and has a very good polish. This sphere has a very unique
pattern which enhances the beautiful Rosy Pink color. The sphere would
make a nice gift for the sphere collector or just keep it for yourself.
This material is from Madagascar.
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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$35.00 |
SP814c Here is
a very unique sphere! This is a Sandstone sphere from Arizona.
It measures 2 3/4" in diameter and has an unpolished finish. The sphere
has a natural texture and undisturbed design. A great addition to any
sphere collection.
Another photo.
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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Sandstone Sphere
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$75.00 |
SP806b
Here is a very nice, very unique Aquamarine sphere. It measures 2 5/16"
in diameter and has a nice polish. This sphere has a soft sea-form Green
color with sparkly accents throughout the material. A super neat sphere
for the super collector.
Another photo.
Aquamarine is a gemstone quality transparent variety of Beryl, having
a delicate blue or turquoise color suggestive of the tint of seawater.
It is closely related to Emerald. It occurs at most localities as ordinary
Beryl with some of the finest specimens coming from Russia. When Corundum
is present, it will often show a bluish tint which is a typical Aquamarine.
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Aquamarine Sphere
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$200.00 |
SP817b
Here is an
exceptional sphere. 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 3 3/8" in diameter. Be sure to
look at all the pictures of the different views.
A gorgeous sphere at any price!
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Another photo.
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
Sphere
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$30.00 |
SP812b
Here is a nice, above average medium Blue Calcite sphere. This sphere
measures 2 3/4" and has an excellent polish. It has a shaded Blue color
that is just beautiful. This material is from Madagascar.
Another photo.
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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Blue Calcite Sphere
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$80.00 |
SP808c
Here is a very nice extra quality, multi-colored Ocean Jasper sphere.
It measures 2 3/8" in diameter and has a nice polish. It has a very
different design and color mix. This material is becoming very hard
to find anymore as the deposit is mined out of the orbicular type of jasper.
A real nice addition to your sphere collection.
Another photo.
Another photo.
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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Jasper Sphere
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$35.00 |
SP809c
This is a very pretty Pink Rose Quartz sphere from Brazil.
It measures nearly 2 7/8" in diameter with a good polish and design. The sphere
has a very nice appearance and displays well. Close observation will
reveal a small fill area/undercut. Although this does not take from
the overall appearance, we have reduced the price to reflect the flaw.
It may also show a nice asterism in good light.
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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