Stalactitic chalcedony geode "The Abalone" Rhyolite Approx dimensions: 5 x 2

Approx dimensions: 5 x 2

so it can be especially captivating in bright light or when lit from underneath

** Brittle warning: Be careful putting pressure on crystals along the edge as they may dislodge from the specimen

Approx weight: 1 1/3–2lbs (1 2/3 lb avg)

Approx weight: 435g

Stalactitic chalcedony geode "The Abalone" Rhyolite Approx dimensions: 5 x 2Locale: Atlas Mountains, Morocco Approx dimensions: 5 x 4 x 2" Approx weight: 393g 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 orangeor in the case of this specimen, more brick red orange. Hematite causes this coloration, but later phases of growth (second generation) dont contain hematite