Fossil Agatized Coral Collectors Pair | Tampa, Florida lemurian It's also known for its

It's also known for its ability to absorb and release water and other molecules

The color of malachite can range from a pale green to a dark

or grape-like

The latter of which gives these Chocolate Calcite specimens their lustrous outer layer of Calcite and rich brown internal structure full of Hematite

Fossil Agatized Coral Collectors Pair | Tampa, Florida lemurian It's also known for itsThe transformation of coral into agatized coral begins with the death of the coral polyps, leaving behind their hard, calcium carbonate based skeletons. The coral skeletons become buried in sediment, which helps to protect them from degradation. Over time, minerals such as agate, calcite, or silicate replace the calcium carbonate that composes the coral's structure. This replacement not only preserves the intricate details of the ancient coral but