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HydroxyapophylliteLocale: N'Chwaning II Mine, South Africa Approx dimensions: 2. 25 x 1. 5 x . 75" Approx weight: 47g This specimen features hydroxyapophyllite crystals with lizardite and calcite on matrix. Properly called "hydroxyapophyllite (K)," hydroxyapophyllite is a variety of apophyllite that is typically colorless. It more frequently grows cubic crystals, but these specimens from the renowned N'Chwaning Mines region form tabular square crystals similar to

In this set the agate forms bold stripes and colorful banding in warm tones of yellow

While pseudo-stromatolites typically have a rounded or conical back

The spheres are textured and near-opaque with light near-white color

It kinda looks like a skate ramp

Smoky quartz commonly accompanies this material

Slices of picture jasper make a beautiful and unique display piece for your collection

Approx dimensions: 4 x 4 x 3"

It seems wedged in place but use caution placing weight on it during handling

the color is caused by iron oxide staining

I find the color is more orange to red-orange—or in the case of this specimen

Approx weight: 3–4 lb

there is an interesting formation of small needles made of round forms growing from the botryoidal hyalite