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$45.00
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EGG100c
Here's a new item, a lovely Rose Quartz egg. It measures 2 3/4" x 2"
and has a nice appearance with a pretty pink color, lots of neat
inclusion and subtle "rainbow" reflections and as an added
bonus it will "star" when rotated in bright sunlight as shown in as shown
in last photo. A great
addition to any 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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Rose Quartz
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$75.00
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EGG101b This
is a very pretty larger Petrified Wood egg with lots of character from
Madagascar. This egg measures 4 7/8" tall x 3 1/4" with a nice
polish. This egg has a nice array of Browns with Beige, Red and various
other accents all in a very unique and interesting design. This is something different for the egg collector.
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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
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$28.00
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EGG102b
Here is a very interesting find!! A very cool Lingam
Stone. This stone measures 4 3/4" tall x 2 1/8". These stones have
been shaped by a river and as an added bonus was wonderfully polished right
here in our Lapidary Department that gives it that extra touch of class. And yes, these are the stones used in an Indiana
Jones movie. Very cool! Another photo
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Shiva Lingams are egg-shaped stones made of
cryptocrystalline quartz. They are found in one of the seven holy sites of
India - the Narmada River in Onkar Mandhata. Villagers gather the stones
from the river and hand polish them. This stone resonates with energies of
all the elements - Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Stone. Healers use shiva
lingams to treat impotence, infertility, strengthen and balance the whole
body.
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Lingam
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$65.00
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EGG103b
This is a gorgeous Petrified Wood egg with lots of
character from Madagascar. This egg measures 3 3/4" tall x 2 5/8"
with a nice polish. This egg has a nice array of various
Browns with Cream and Red all in a very unique and interesting
design. The egg is actually darker than appears in the photo. This is
something different for the egg collector.
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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 Egg
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$26.00
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EGG104b
This is an exceptional Crystal Quartz egg. This egg measures 2 1/4"
tall x 1 5/8" and has a nice polish. It has excellent clarity,
"rainbow" reflections and cool inclusions. A very
beautiful and unique egg!
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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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Crystal Quartz Egg
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$110.00
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EGG105c Here
is something different for the egg collector. This is a very nice, above
average quality large Ice Cream Jasper egg from Madagascar. This
egg measures 5" x 3 3/4", weighs nearly 4 pounds and has a nice polish.
This beautiful, one of a kind egg has an interesting color scheme and
fascinating design and pattern. A gorgeous egg for your collection!
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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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Ice Cream Jasper
Egg
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$45.00
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EGG106c
Here is an amazing Pyrite egg from Peru. It measures
2 5/8" tall x 1 7/8" in diameter and has a nice hand polish. This exceptional egg
has a large open area with neat Pyrite design with lots of
sparkle. Grab this truly one of a kind egg quick!
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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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Pyrite Egg
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$18.00
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EGG107c This
is a very nice Septarian egg from Madagascar. It measures 2 5/8" tall x
1 7/8" in diameter and has a good polish. It is a pretty egg with nice
Yellow Calcite crystal and plenty of Brown Aragonite. A great
collectors piece! Another photo
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Here to See More Septarian Specimens
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 Egg
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$12.00
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EGG108b
Here is a very pretty, solid White Selenite egg. It measures
approximately 2 1/2" x 2" and has a good polish. It also has a cool "fiber
optic" effect when rotated in the light. This egg has a nice shape and
interesting design that is hard to view in the photo.
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Selenite, also known as Satin Spar, Desert Rose and Gypsum Flower, are
the four Crystalline varieties of Gypsum. It is a very soft material
composed of Calcium Sulfate. Selenite is often transparent and colorless.
If color is present it is often due to impurities or presence of other minerals.
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Selenite Egg
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$50.00
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EGG109c
Here's a cool new item,
an amazing, very pretty and very rare Charoite egg from Russia. It has a
pretty combination of swirling purple and black colors all in an amazing
design. This egg measures 1 7/8" x 1 3/8" with a good polish. This sphere won't last
long so get it while you can!
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Charoite is newly found mineral, first
discovered in the 1940s and described to the world in 1978. It is found
only in Siberia, Russia and is a translucent lavender to purple color.
Charoite has a swirling, fibrous appearance and is strictly massive in
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Charoite Egg
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$8.00
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EGG110b
Here's
a lovely Onyx Egg from Pakistan. The egg measures 2 3/4" tall x
2 1/8" in
diameter and has a nice polish. It has a great blend of cream,
green and
brown and various earth tone colors in a pretty design. A great 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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Onyx
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$22.00
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EGG111c
Here's a very nice Poly Chrome Jasper egg from Madagascar. This beautiful
egg measures 2 1/8" tall x 1 5/8" and has a nice polish. This
egg has a great mix of bold and pastel colors all in a
fabulous design. This unique egg
would make a great addition
to any collection! Another
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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 Egg
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$12.00
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EGG112b
Here's a new item, a very nice Angelite egg
from Peru. It has a good polish, measures approximately 1 5/8" x 1
3/8" and has a beautiful pastel Blue color with other accents. A one-of-a-kind item and a unique addition to any collection!
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Angelite, also known as Anhydrite, is a member of the Calcium Sulfate
family. It is formed in a hot climate and in evaporative deposits of
chemical sedimentary rocks. It alters to Gypsum when dehydrated and
is often associated with Halite and Barite. The name is Greek and means
"without water."
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Angelite Egg
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$14.00
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EGG113c
Here's a cool new item, a very nice Rhyolite egg from
Arizona. This egg has a
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natural, unpolished exterior and measures 2 3/8" x 1 3/4". This
would make an excellent addition to any collection!
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Rhyolite is an igneous, volcanic rock that is composed of Felsic,
or Silicate minerals such as Silica, Aluminum, Sodium and Potassium.
The material is similar to that of Granite, Pumice and Obsidian but due
to the cooling process when formed, Rhyolite did not form any crystals,
thus changing the texture of the material.
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Rhyolite Egg
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$20.00
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EGG114c
Here's a cool new item, a beautiful Rainbow Obsidian egg from Mexico. This
egg has great Black Obsidian with amazing color when it's rotated in
bright light. It measures approximately 2 3/8" x 1 7/8" and has a good polish. This would make an excellent addition
to any collection!
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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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Rainbow Obsidian Egg
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$40.00
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EGG115c
Here's a cool new item, an exceptional Fossil Coral egg. This egg is just
loaded with cavities, character and sparkle. It measures 2 1/2" x 1
3/4" and has a good polish. An egg like this does not come around that often
so grab it quick!
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Fossil coral is a natural stone that is formed when
ancient coral is gradually replaced with agate. The agatized fossilized coral
typically appears as small flower-like patterns in the stone.
Fossil Corals thrived in warm, shallow, tropical seas and fed on plankton as
they do today. Corals are marine animals with a sac-like body, mouth,
tentacles and skeleton. It is the skeleton that survives in the fossil
record. Corals may be solitary or found in large colonies. Temperature and
pressure from compaction during burial, resulted in those coral deposits
over time becoming rock.
Of the varieties of fossilized corals found throughout the world exquisitely
detailed specimens from the mountains of Indonesia are among the most
unique. In Indonesia, entire coral heads are often completely preserved,
although their density is much changed by replacement with silica, iron,
manganese and other minerals.
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Fossil Coral Egg
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