6-1/3\" Red Smoky Quartz Microcrystalline Crystal Natural Rough Large Geode 4.9Lb For Sale

Thanks for visiting our Rock ShopIf you are new to Ky geodes theinformation provided is to help you with your purchase,feel free to ask questions or message me to let me know how I canimprove your experience or better serve your needs :)follow me and browse through our Rock Shop forMineral Specimens, Quartz Crystal Cluster, Unopened Geodes, break your own andor cut your own, Agates, Lapidary Rough, and Fossils for Sale, all fromKentucky and all self-collected unless otherwise stated in the description.New items from our collection added daily.

We are passionate about geology and have an undeniably strongconnection with nature and these wondrous crystal rocks. These grand geodeshave endured the test of time through the most cataclysmic events in theirlifetime and havemetamorphosedinto what we call a geode. They havebeen waiting to find a home with you! Have fun and enjoy natures beauty.

These Geodes were made by nature and each one has its ownuniqueness and wasformed just as they were meant to.

What is a geode and what to expect from a KentuckyGeode?

Kentucky Geodes come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colorsdependent on the circumstances when the geode was formed. KY Geodes are fromsedimentary rock; these geodes are thought to be formed when groundwaterdeposits minerals within cavities in the host rock. When a geode is broken, theminerals inside are revealed. They can befilled or partiallyfilled with minerals.Most geodes are filled with minerals; mostoften quartz, some call them nodules. Thequartz can be massive, crystalline, or layered, which is a variety calledagate. Most often, geodes found in Kentucky are lined with quartzcrystals. Less common minerals are calcite or dolomite crystals can be found onthe inside, either alone or associated with bitumen, barite, baryte, kaolinite,millerite, smithsonite, galena, fluorite, quartz, limonite, sphalerite, pyrite,selenite, or celestite, etc.Several cryptocrystalline (microscopiccrystals) varieties of quartz occur in Kentucky. They can be recognized basedon their fibrous texture and granularity. The fibrous varieties includechalcedony, agate, onyx, and jasper, and granular varieties include chert andflint.

Photo Quality vs. Display Quality

Capturing the full beauty of a specimen is nearly impossible; Ihave done my best to make sure the minerals are accurately represented.Photographs are taken under semi optimum conditions. This includes, customsupport stands, and spotlight sources. Shortwave UV light is used forfluorescent specimens. They are photographed from several single points ofview.

Geodesare often named according to a particular feature or mineral they exhibit ormention where the geodes were found. Common informal names for geodes include:quartz geodes, amethyst geodes, agate geodes, enhydro geodes, Oco geodes,Keokuk geodes, coconut geodes, Thunder eggs, break your own geodes, Moroccangeodes, Mexican Geodes, Sonora Geodes etc. We call our geodes, Kentucky Geodes,Kentucky Geode Nodules, Lapidary Geodes, break your Own Geodes, Geode Rattlersand Kentucky Geode Agates dependent on where they are found in Kentucky andqualities they exhibit. They are all some variety of a geode. Our geodesare Sedimentary type not volcanic.

USPS Groundshipping is used for most packages, if you would like USPS Priority mailcontact me before purchase.If USPS has mishandled your box in a waythat has damaged your item or has lost your package, you would simply contactthem for insurance refund and you keep the item.All packages areautomatically insured for up to $100.If you would like to addinsurance, please let me know in advance.

Minerals can bedelicate and are handled with care when packing them forshipment.Keep in mind when buying Geodes and Minerals; they are theArt of Nature. Each one is different and unique;made just as they were meant too.

Asalways contact me first if there is an issue and feel free to ask questionsbefore purchasing.

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