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Gemstone Cabochons Chi to Dol |
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Chinese Writing Stone Cabochons |
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This stone is a limestone matrix with andalusite crystals. The crystals resemble the symbols of Chinese writing which is how the stone was given it’s name. It is found in California in the Sierra Nevada foothills. It is often confused with Chrysanthemum stone which comes from China and has much the same structure. Chrysanthemum stone differs in the crystals form larger shapes resembling the flower for which they are named. Click on image for details |
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 Item 1766 |
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Chrysocolla is an attractive blue green unique in the mineral world. The beauty of this gemstone is further enhanced by the intricate swirling patterns it contains. Chrysocolla forms in oxidation zones of copper rich ore bodies. In it's pure form Chrysocolla is soft and fragile. However, Chrysocolla which has been "agatized" in chalcedony quartz is more durable and easily polished. It is a copper bearing mineral found wherever copper deposits occur. Notable deposits are found in Africa, Chile, England, and the U.S. Click on image for details |
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Item 1812 |
 Item 1690 |
 Item 1843 |
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Chrysoprase is a rare valuable variety chalcedony or quartz. It’s green color comes from the traces of nickel. It was used by the ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians to make seals, signets and jewelry. The green color can vary from pale green, apple green and rich green. Generally opaque with better quality stones being translucent, however translucent chrysoprase is very rare. Found in Australia, Brazil, the Ural Mountains, and the U.S. Click on image for details |
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 Item 1905 |
 Item 1853 |
 Item 1854 |
 Item 1761 |
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Dolomite is a common mineral that can be found in massive beds several hundred feet thick. Found all over the world, it is often called dolomitic limestone. How the dolomite beds formed is unknown. Dolomite is not known to form on the surface of the earth currently yet large layers of dolomite can be found in ancient rocks. Somehow dolomite undergoes a significant mineralogical change after it is deposited. Click on image for details |
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Item 1900 |
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