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Jade: Nephrite Jade Origin: Wyoming |
Hardness: 5.5 - 6 |
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Sugilite Origin: South Africa Sugilite is a somewhat obscure mineral named for the Japanese geologist who discovered the first specimens in 1944, Ken-ichi Sugi. It is becoming very popular in the jewelry trade. Its jewelry uses are becoming widespread and sugilite is being used in jewelry styles with turquoise, malachite and coral. Sugilite has been cut into gemstones, but these are very rare& expensive. |
Hardness: 6 - 6.5 | |||
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Tree Agate: Origin: India A multi colored Agate that takes a deep highly polished finish. Excellent for Unique Designer Cabochons. |
Hardness: 6.5 - 7 | |||
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Moonstone There are many mixed shades and colors in this Moonstone--White, Tan, Sliver, Gray, Black, Peach, and much of it is slightly Translucent to Highly Translucent. |
Hardness: 5 - 6 |
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Amazonite Amazonite is a gem variety of microcline feldspar and is usually polished as a cabochon. It displays a schiller of light which is caused by inclusions. Schiller is a lustrous reflection from planes in a mineral grain and is similar to what is more commonly known as iridescence. The schiller is caused by a feature of the stone's crystal structure. Orthoclase feldspar and albite are present in close association, arranged in layers. This causes an interference effect of light. Enhances creative expression, aligns astral bodies, unity with life. Improves self worth. Amazonite is considered a soothing stone that offers confidence and works on the throat chakra It is called the "hope stone" because it inspires confidence and hope. |
Hardness: 5 - 6 | |||
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Yellow Skinned Banded Agate Yellow skinned. Similar to Montana Agate, but tending towards the lighter shades of brown, cream, gold, etc. |
Hardness: 7 Nodules for small saws. |
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Carnelian Nice deep color and banding. Carnelian «kahr NEEL yuhn», is a red or reddish-brown quartz which can be cut and polished as a jewel. This gem is sometimes called a cornelian. Most carnelian comes from India, South America, and Japan. It is used in rings, bracelets, and other jewelry. Protects against envy, fear and rage. Increases physical energy and personal power. Promotes courage and creativity. Helps with decision making. Commonly used to help with female problems and to speed the healing of cuts and abrasions. |
Hardness: 7 10 to 15 pieces per lb. |
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Balmorhea Agate Blue agate, banded often with black plumes. Material from west Texas area. |
Hardness: 7 |
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Rock for Tumbling Carnelian Tumbling Rough Orange carnelian pebbles from Brazil. |
Hardness: 7 |
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Rock for Tumbling Heat Treated Carnelian Tumbling Rough Carnelian from India. |
Hardness: 7 | |||
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Rock for Tumbling Arkansas Quartz Crystal. Use for Faceting or Tumbling. |
Hardness: 7 | |||
Indian Banded Agate Nodules for small saws. Black skin. some material is similar to Montana agate. |
Hardness: 7 |
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Moss Agate Light green translucent, top quality. suitable for dyeing to carnelian. |
Hardness: 7 |
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Rose Quartz Rose quartz is opaque to translucent macro crystalline quartz of pink to rose-red color. It normally occurs in the cores of large pegmatite's as solid masses of rose colored quartz whose individual crystals have poorly formed boundaries. Rose quartz has been used as a gemstone and as other ornamental and religious objects for thousands of years. Historically, it is a symbol of love and beauty. The name quartz comes from the Saxon word querklufterz which meant cross vein ore. The astrological signs of rose quartz are Taurus and Libra. |
Hardness: 7 |
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Mookaite Jasper Typical coloring: yellow with brown marking Great for decision making in times of dilemma; brings the best possible decision between opposing sides. Mookaite is a very protective stone, and is particularly good as an emotional protector. Helps to stabilize health and fortifies the immune system. Use for disorders of stomach. |
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Petrified Palm Wood Petrified palm wood is the state stone of Texas and the state fossil of Louisiana. It comes from palm trees in the Oligocene Epoch, between 20 - 40 million years ago, give or take a few years. Removes petty annoyances, connection to Earth and Nature. |
Hardness: 7 1/2 |
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Sodalite Sodalite is a scarce mineral that can be rock forming. Sodalite is named in reference to its sodium content. It is used for carvings and some jewelry pieces. Its light to dark pure blue color is well known in the semi-precious stone trade. |
Hardness:5 1/2 - 6 |
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Bloodstone A Green Jasper rough from India that is dotted with bright red spots of iron oxide (scattered through-out). This material takes a good polish. |
Hardness: 7 |
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Montana Agate- Regular From the Big Sky Country, famous for the dendrite black designs hidden within. A hard and tough cutting rough that takes an excellent polish. Some natural fractures. Find the hidden treasures when you cut into one of these beauties! |
Hardness: 7 | |||
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Rosetta Picture Rock A very colorful cutting material from Mexico, similar to the old Mexican Lace Agate of long ago. This material has colors of peach, different shades of brown, and white/gray. Very solid material. Takes an excellent polish. |
Hardness: 7 | |||
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Royal Savannah Jasper Origin:Madagascar: This material has incredible colors of Pink, Creams, Browns, Grays, some Greens, and Yellows. Bi-directional, different patterns depending on the way it is cut, Takes an excellent polish. |
Hardness:6 1/2 - 7 |
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Falcon Eye Wonderful variegated blue and gold tiger eye with great designs. |
Hardness: 7 |
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Sunset Purple Agate This Agate runs in color from Medium to Dark Purple, with Yellow, Brown, Tan, and Lavender Zoning, Striping or Spotting. It is very hard and tough, taking an excellent HIGH Gloss Polish. |
Hardness: 7 |
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Snowflake Obsidian The stone called snowflake obsidian is a volcanic, black glassy stone with gray or white flecks |
Hardness: 6-7 |
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Obsidian Saw block. Typical coloring: Black |
Hardness: 6 -7 | |||
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ROCK FOR TUMBLING |
Hardness: 6 1⁄2 to 7 |
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Agatized Coral Origin: Florida Nice Cabochon material Agate, or chalcedony, is a variety of crypto crystalline quartz (SiO2). It is found in a variety of colors, typically gray, brown, black, white, and sometimes red. Fossil corals and mollusks may be replaced with agate deposited by silica-rich ground water percolating through limestone. |
Hardness: 6 1⁄2 to 7 |
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Purple Sage Agate Origin: Oregon Nice Cabochon material |
Hardness: 6 1⁄2 to 7 |
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Regency Rose Plume Agate Origin: Oregon Nice Cabochon material |
Hardness: 6 1⁄2 to 7 |
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