Stalactitic chalcedony geode piece (repaired) Peridotite and imprints of crystals that

and imprints of crystals that have dissolved

These slices have been polished on one side to best reveal their pattern

referring to the classic 'volcanic rock' style of basalt full of cavities left behind by gas bubbles

'cololite' meaning intestinal casts preserving the twists and folds of some creature's intestines

When you see the variety of shapes these specimens come in

Stalactitic chalcedony geode piece (repaired) Peridotite and imprints of crystals thatLocale: Atlas Mountains, Morocco Approx dimensions: 3 x 2. 5 x 1. 5" Approx weight: 178g **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