A find from The Hidden Bazaar
Lavic California Botryoidal Chalcedony & Druzy Quartz | 0.7 oz
$29.00
Curated by The Hidden Bazaar. A petite, one-of-a-kind botryoidal chalcedony specimen from the Lavic area of California's Mojave Desert. The front displays a miniature landscape of rounded, grape-like chalcedony nodules coated with tiny sparkling druzy crystals. Warm rusty-red to orange translucent agate-like edges contrast with the tan, cream and pale gray botryoidal growths.
- Mineral: Chalcedony, with probable druzy quartz (photographic identification; untested)
- Origin: Near Lavic, California, Western USA (reported locality; precise site not verified)
- Weight: 0.7 oz (approximately 19.8 g)
- Appearance: Botryoidal rounded crystal growth, fine sparkling druzy surfaces, reddish chalcedony edges
- Condition: Natural, unpolished specimen with an earthy host-rock back and irregular edges; photographs show actual condition
- Reported geological age: 10–100 million years (unverified, and may not represent mineral growth age)
- Estimated rarity index: 4/10, subjective collector assessment
Traditional metaphysical associations (non-scientific): Chalcedony is traditionally associated with tranquility, communication and emotional balance. These are cultural beliefs, not established scientific properties.
One specimen available. You will receive the exact rock shown in all six photographs. Packaged with care for collectors.
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