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$9.00 |
SP910b
Here is a fun start to your sphere collection. The Rock Shed is now
offering a set of six (6) 20 mm Fiber
Optic marble-sized spheres from the marble spheres shown in the picture.
This is a nice mix of several different colors including Blue, Yellow, White,
Black, Purple, Teal, Pink, Orange, etc. The material is a man-made Fiber
Optic substance that is commonly used for transmission lines for telephone,
cable television and computers. Fiber Optics have an interesting characteristic
in that you can see through the glass in the directions the signals would
pass well enough to read print when it is laid on a newspaper or magazine.
Unfortunately, there is NO choice
as to color or stone material as we ship as they come to us, but we do guarantee
a good selection.
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Fiber Optic Marble Sphere
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$40.00 |
SP909b
Here is something different for the sphere collector. This is a very
interesting "Cherry Quartz" sphere that measures 3 1/2" in diameter and has
a nice polish. Some of the spheres may have slight defects which are
rather common when making spheres from glass products. 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.
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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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$140.00 |
SP900c
Here is a very nice, above average quality Chrysocolla sphere. It measures
2 1/2" in diameter and has a nice polish. The sphere has a dark Turquoise
color with Green, Brown and Black accents. A very different, unique
sphere to add to your collection. Another photo.
Chrysocolla is a Copper Silicate mineral and is associated with minerals
such as Quartz, Limonite, Azurite, Malachite and other secondary Copper minerals.
It has an attractive blue-green color that is used as an ornamental stone.
It is typically found as botryoidal or rounded masses and crusts, or vein
fillings. Because of its light color, it is sometimes confused with
Turquoise and often can be considered gem quality when translucent and of
high quality.
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Chrysocolla Sphere
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$36.00 |
SP911b This is a larger Onyx sphere with a good polish.
It is beautiful White with Grey streaks scattered throughout. The
sphere measures 4 1/2" in diameter and the stand is 2 3/4" x 2" high. The sphere has a matching
base of the same color and material and has black felt on the bottom. This sphere is from Mexico.
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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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$32.00 |
SP903b
Here is a very beautiful Pink Rose Quartz sphere. It measures 2 3/8"
in diameter and has a nice polish. Expect one flaw as pictured which
is common in quartz. This sphere has nice rose color and it will display
nicely. 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
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$20.00 |
SP901b
This is a beautiful, above average quality Lapis sphere. This
sphere measures over 1 1/2" in diameter with a nice polish. It has a deep Blue
color with sparkly White and Black accents. Close observation may reveal
some small flat areas which is quite common for this type of material and
may appear to be slightly out of round. Regardless of these minor issues,
this is a super sphere and would enhance any collection.
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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 Sphere
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$32.00 |
SP906b
Here is a very unique sphere! This is a very nice 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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$40.00 |
SP907c
This is a pretty, above average quality Blue and Black Sodalite sphere with
White and Gray accents. The sphere measures 2 1/2" in diameter and has
a nice polish. This material is from Brazil. Close observation
will reveal some external fractures that rise above the polished surface.
Although this is quite common for this type of material, we feel is does not
distract from the overall appearance. A great sphere to add to your
collection. Another photo
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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$120.00 |
SP908c
This is a pretty Seraphenite sphere measuring 2 1/2" in diameter with a nice
polish. This sphere has nice dark Green color with White highlights
and a great design. This material is from Russia. The sphere is
very lovely and displays very well but it has been hand polished and will
display some flattened areas.
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Seraphenite is a rare, dark green mineral from eastern
Siberia in Russia. It has a unique fibrous spreading pattern with a
surface that demonstrates an approximation of opalization. It is also
known as Clinochore which is a chlorite Mica.
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Seraphenite Sphere
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$45.00 |
SP905b This is
a pretty dark Orange Calcite sphere with some smaller areas of Black Biotite
Mica and Sparkly Iron Pyrite. This material is from Madagascar.
It measures in at 2 5/8" and has a nice polish and has a very sparkly appearance.
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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$24.00 |
SP913c
This is a larger, multi-colored Marble sphere with a good polish.
It has an interesting pattern of Cream, Gray and Brown colors. The
sphere measures 3 3/4" in diameter. This material is from China.
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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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