Stalactitic chalcedony geode (repaired) Inner Mongolian quartz This piece has excellent complex

This piece has excellent complex sprouting growth forms on all faces

and can make for interesting pieces to cut open

trapped in the quartz

with crystals protruding out in all directions

shedding pieces when handled

Stalactitic chalcedony geode (repaired) Inner Mongolian quartz This piece has excellent complexLocale: 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