Spheres

  • Aragonite Sphere # 0283

      Aragonite Sphere, China, 3.5 inches in diameter.     It is a component of calamine and is associated with zinc mines.  The hardness is 4.5 to 5.    Stunning blue and white patterns in this material.  Alan...

    $150.00
  • Thulite Sphere #0144

    Thulite Sphere, Ludlow Ca.  4 inches in diameter. Now that are kids are older and working, it is more difficult to get us all rock hounding together.  This material is from one of our last Thanksgiving  trips to the Caddy Mountain area...

    $300.00
  • Kambaba Jasper Sphere #4679

    Kambaba Jasper Sphere #4679

    Kambaba Jasper Sphere, Madagascar, 3.5 inches in diameter. This is fossilized blue- green algae billions of years old.  The algea, Cyanobacteria, is though to be responsible for creating the earth's atmosphere.  This sphere was in my private...

    $200.00
  • Sparks Green Sphere #9551

    Sparks Green Sphere #9551

    Sparks Green Sphere, Amphilobe Diabase,3.6 inches in diameter. This is a metamorphic rock consisting mostly of hornblend. The dark green of this material is actinolite. This material can be found in many parts of the world. This particular rock...

    $390.00
  • African Turquoise Sphere #9371

    African Turquoise Sphere, 3.6 inches in diameter. This is the trade mark name for this Jasper from Africa.  Someone thought to capitalized on the great blue-green coloring.  Either way, it is an attractive material. 

    $390.00
  • Noble Serpentine or Healerite Sphere #9132

    Noble Serpentine or Healerite Sphere #9132

    Noble Serpentine Or Healerite Sphere, Washington State, 2.8 inches in diameter.   This is material I purchased in 2014 and promptly lost in the depths of the garage.  It wasn't until 2/15, after I had purchased more, that my original box...

    $250.00
  • Autumn Jasper Sphere #9084

    Autumn Jasper Sphere #9084

    Autumn Jasper Sphere, 3.25 inches in diameter. This is a one and only, at least until I can get some more.  Material originates in China.  The brown and biege combinations make a lovely mix.  My husband sees a screaming eagle and I a...

    $375.00
  • Opalised Serpentine Sphere # 9068

    Opalised Serpentine Sphere, 3.25 inches in diameter. From Western Australia, (I think I should live there), this material is from the Archaean age, really old.  The beautiful greens come from Chromium.  This is a soothing bunch of colors, even...

    $300.00
  • Pinolith Sphere #8999

    Pinolith Sphere, 3.78 inches in diameter, 3#, 1 oz. I had never seen this material until I got to Tucson.  Originating in the Turen Mountains of Austria, it is a combination of magnesite and dolomite.  I was so impressed with the patterns, I...

    $500.00