Stalactitic chalcedony geode (repaired) Chalcedony nodules 152g J 2

152g  J 2

This piece displays both well

but today are much harder to come by—at least with any size or quality

Approx weight: 113g

leaving some hollow honeycomb-like structure between the points and matrix

Stalactitic chalcedony geode (repaired) Chalcedony nodules 152g J 2Locale: Atlas Mountains, Morocco Approx dimensions: 2. 75 x 2. 75 x 2" Approx weight: 172g **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