Chalcedony Goethite with color intensity usually deepest

with color intensity usually deepest at the termination or tip of each crystal

each is unique and when cut vertically can reveal a cross section of the tree

this piece consists of beautifully colored cluster of purple octohedral fluorite on a thick base of candle quartz - so named for the appearance of wax dripping down a candle down the crystal face

It is found in a wide range of shades from deep purple to pale violet and even pink

Chalcedony Goethite with color intensity usually deepestA silicone based mineral closely related to quartz and agate, Chalcedony has a unique crystalline structure that gives it an enormously variable appearance. This mineral forms in a similar fashion to agates and geodes but due to heat and pressure at the time of formation results in a distinct look and almost silky texture. Chalcedony can be found in a range of colors but most often occurs in semitransparent or white. It has a long archaeological