Stalactitic chalcedony geode (repaired) Inner Mongolian quartz shedding pieces when handled

shedding pieces when handled

UV reactivity: the epidote is non-reactive but the prehnite sphere glows a light golden yellow in 365nm UV light

introduced

This piece has excellent complex sprouting growth forms on all faces

with crystals protruding out in all directions

Stalactitic chalcedony geode (repaired) Inner Mongolian quartz shedding pieces when handledLocale: Atlas Mountains, Morocco Approx dimensions: 2. 75 x 2. 75 x 2" Approx weight: 172g **Repaired specimen These unusual geodes from Morocco are like small caves lined with stalactites, botryoidal forms, and swirling agate patterns. While commonly called red chalcedony, I find the color is more orange to red orange. Hematite causes this coloration, but later phases of growth (second generation) dont contain hematite inclusions. This creates a