BLUE AGATE GEODE BOOKENDS FOR DISPLAY OR GIFT N315

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BLUE AGATE GEODE BOOKENDS FOR DISPLAY OR GIFT N315:
$21.00

YOU ARE BUYING A 2 POUND SET OF BLUE COLOR ENHANCED AGATE GEODE BOOKENDS WHICH MEASURE 4 3/4\" WIDE AND 3 1/2\" HIGH. BEAUTIFUL SET FOR ADDING TO YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION AND FOR DISPLAY IN THE HOME OR OFFICE. THEPICTURE(S) IS/ARE TAKEN IN FULL SUNLIGHT SO THERE MAY BE A DIFFERENCE WITHINSIDE LIGHT. WE WILL COMBINE SHIPMENTS TO SAVE ON COSTS. SHIPPINGWILL BE THE LEAST EXPENSIVE (USPS) OR UPS DEPENDING ON YOUR POSTAL (ZIP) CODE.CALIFORNIA BUYERS ADD SALES TAX.

AGATE BOOKENDSAgates mostlyoccur as nodules in volcanic rocks or waters containing silica isolutionpossibly derived from the decomposition of silicates in the lava. Thesiliceous matter is deposited in regular layers resulting in the banded orstriped formation. Many times this beautiful material is made intobookends, spheres, eggs, slaps/slices and many other collectible items.Formation and characteristics of AgateNamed after a river in Sicily , calledAchates-Agate is the most common form of chalcedony, and is a versatilecommericial stone. Agate with a cavityis called a geode. Hardness is a6.5. Most agates occur as nodulesin volcanicrocksor ancient lavaswhere they represent cavities originally produced by the disengagement of volatilesinthe molten mass which were then filled, wholly or partially, by siliceousmatter deposited in regular layers upon the walls. Such agates, when cuttransversely, exhibit a succession of parallel lines, often of extreme tenuity,giving a banded appearance to the section. Such stones are known as bandedagate, riband agate and striped agate.