Stalactitic chalcedony geode (repaired) "The Waffle Cone" Dolomite the minerals replicate the natural

the minerals replicate the natural structure of the wood so that the rings

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

adding a mustard-yellow coating to the botryoidal growth

images labeled 'wet' preview what to expect if you do wish to polish

Stalactitic chalcedony geode (repaired) "The Waffle Cone" Dolomite the minerals replicate the naturalLocale: Atlas Mountains, Morocco Approx dimensions: 5. 5 x 3. 5 x 3" Approx weight: 458g **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