{"title":"Translucent Lapidary Rough Rock","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover translucent rough rock that allows light to pass through while retaining rich colour, patterns and internal features. Explore agates, chalcedony, opal and other lapidary materials for cabochons, carving, polishing, jewelry making and display. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carnelian-rough","title":"Carnelian - Rough","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Oregon, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oregon carnelian is natural. The red may sometimes only be on the surface, and other times throughout the center. If the centers are not red, they will be blonde. The agates are river worn and weathered so they have no matrix.|\u003cbr\u003eThe standard commercial grade carnelian you see will elsewhere have been heat treated to be fully and homogenously red. Oregon carnelian is as natural as possible without heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oregon carnelian often has cracks throughout from being bashed around in the rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epproximate Size of 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 6cm x 6cm x 3.5cm \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 120g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oregon, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":41631808815274,"sku":"CARNROUGHOREGN","price":0.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44916217774250,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44916217807018,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Carnelian_3.jpg?v=1645306323"},{"product_id":"brazil-agate-small","title":"Brazilian Agate - Small - Rough","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRio Grande do Sul, \u003c\/span\u003eBrazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: These small Brazilian agate nodules are great for teaching lapidary. Small enough to run through a good quality trim saw, and excellent teaching material for cabs. They take a high gloss polish and are a staple in the rock and gem community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: The odd crack, but Brazilian agates are known for they're quality and will almost always be good solid fortified agate inside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epproximate size of 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 8cm x 5cm x 6cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 205g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brazil","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":41631813238954,"sku":"BRAZILAGATESML","price":0.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44916212793514,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44916212826282,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Brazilian-Agate-Small_8.jpg?v=1645713587"},{"product_id":"bc-float-agate-lapidary","title":"BC Float Agate - Rough","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: British Columbia, Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: These agates come from the kamloops, vernon area of the okanagan. They are float which measn they have been upheaved through weathering. Many are skinny and long with a very rough surface texture. They can have water lines, or quartz inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some will be quartz inside, some will be agate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eapproximately 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 7cm x 5.5cm x 2.5cm \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight approximately 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 90g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC, Canada","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":41631763824810,"sku":"BCAGFLOAROUGH","price":0.06,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44911765782698,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44911765815466,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/BC-Float-Agate_3.jpg?v=1632343428"},{"product_id":"bc-agate-nodule-lapidary","title":"BC Agate Nodule - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: British Columbia, Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: These nodules are from the interior of BC. They can have a crack or two in each but are beautiful when cut open. Because of the opaque rinds such as the red skin or green skin, its always a surprise when they are cut open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some will be quartz inside, some will be agate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epproximate Size of 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 6cm x 4cm x 3cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 75g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC, Canada","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":41631750422698,"sku":"BCAGNODU","price":0.07,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44911760179370,"sku":"","price":17.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44911760212138,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/BC-Agate-Nodule_1.jpg?v=1632343434"},{"product_id":"carnelion-shard","title":"Carnelian - Chips - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Madagascar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: The carnelian is heated to enhance the color. I have my workers in India crush it all to uniform size. We sell this material for crafters mostly. Gem trees, orgonite, chip stud earrings, etc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarnelian, which is also known as\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ethe singers stone, and the sunset stone.\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCarnelian is a member of the chalcedony family. It is a silica mineral that takes its colour from iron oxide. Carnelian has a hexagonal crystal system and has a vitreous luster. It comes in colours that are red, reddish brown, and even white.\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCarnelian is a stone of creativity and passion. Carnelian gives you courage, motivation, regulates blood pressure and helps circulatory issues. Bring Carnelian into the workplace to encourage drive, ambition, and determination. Carnelian alleviates jealousy in relationships and dispels anger and rage. It can also help stir up fertility and even for those not wanting to go down that path, it can be an amazing aid in giving your libido a boost and helping you to fully step into the fire of your own sexual identity and power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: SiO₂\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCracks\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral\u003c\/strong\u003e: The odd piece has some black dots and spots on it. For the most part they are all clean and revealing only red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize range\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mini Chips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madagascar","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":41414985646250,"sku":"RRCARNSHAR-1","price":0.07,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44916219871402,"sku":"","price":17.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44916219904170,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Carnelion-Shard_4.jpg?v=1632343619"},{"product_id":"botswana-agate-nodules","title":"Botswana Agate Nodules - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: The Central District in the Bobonong area\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, in north-east along the Motloutse River, and in the Serowe area south-west of Bobonong, \u003c\/span\u003eBotswana, Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eSiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/sup\u003enH\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: This is an incredibly difficult stone to buy as rough because the government has imposed a ban on export of the rough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoing so stimulates the local economy because it must be cut and polished in the country before it is exported.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere was only one year the ban was lifted, decades ago, and that's when these stones came out. They have been in storage, on a farm ever since a container came out that year. I was able to get some from the cache, and am now offering it here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCracks\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some (disguised by rind so almost always impossible to see until cutting. id say about 1\/3 of the agates are crack free. others have one or two cracks each.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral\u003c\/strong\u003e: They are agate nodules, so sometimes they are filled with quartz and agate, other times solid agate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize range\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium, approximately all the size of a mandarin orange to the size of a hardball (baseball).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botswana","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":41631779487914,"sku":"RRBOTSAGAR-4","price":0.11,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44916201554090,"sku":"","price":27.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44916201586858,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Botswana-Agate-Nodules_4.jpg?v=1632343626"},{"product_id":"amethyst-shard-arts-and-crafts-pieces","title":"Amethyst Chips - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is natural Amethyst. I have my workers in India crush it all to uniform size. We sell this material for crafters mostly. Gem trees, orgonite, chip stud earrings, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: SiO₂\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCracks\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some of the pieces are half white and purple. But they are overall purple. Not many other inclusions than that. It is medium\/ low grade amethyst.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize range\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mini Chips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brazil","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":41631710445738,"sku":"RRAMEURU05","price":0.09,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44911753691306,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44911753724074,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Amethyst-Shard_10.jpg?v=1632343654"},{"product_id":"amethyst-rough-points-and-shards","title":"Amethyst Rough- Points \u0026 Shards - Rough","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: The amethyst points are covered in a mild iron oxide at their tips. these are a deep dark purple color and fantastic for tumbling or lapidary... but not jewelry grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: SiO₂\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCracks\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral\u003c\/strong\u003e: There is zoning in this amethyst, and some have chevron marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize range\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brazil","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":41414990889130,"sku":"AMEROUGH01","price":0.09,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44911754805418,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44911754838186,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Amethyst_2.jpg?v=1632343659"},{"product_id":"chrysocolla-morocco-raw-rough-lapidary-crystal","title":"Chrysocolla - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Morocco\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This rough chrysocolla has a beautiful blue and green color. its as vibrant as you could imagine, but its not very stable for cutting. Rather than being agatized, it is more opalized and brittle, so it has lots of cracks. it is fantastic for cutting small cabochons, but I'm talking stacker ring size cabochons. as a rough rock to display, its perfectly fine and full of colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: CuSiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e·2H\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions: \u003c\/strong\u003eNot so many inclusions, there are druzy pockets with mini quartz crystals on some, the main issue for cutting is the cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epproximate Size of 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 58mm x 40mm x 17mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 60g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morocco","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":44356304240810,"sku":"CHRYSOMOROROUGH","price":0.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44916226293930,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44916226326698,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Chrysocolla-Morocco-Raw-Rough-Lapidary-Crystal_4.jpg?v=1633285235"},{"product_id":"amber-indonesia","title":"Amber - Mineral","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSumatra, \u003c\/span\u003eIndonesia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Amber cleanses the body and environment and draws out disease from the body. It enhances patience and wisdom. Has a very warm and nurturing energy. Helps to balance emotions and release negative energy. Amber is associated with the sun. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: C10H16O \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaqu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions: \u003c\/strong\u003eModerate. There are clean areas, but this amber does have cracks throughout. It also has butterscotch areas (the opaque cream color).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epproximate Size of 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e: 70mm x 45mm x 30mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1pc\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indonesia","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":41881996066986,"sku":"INDOAMBERRAW","price":0.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44911747301546,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44911747334314,"sku":"","price":400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Amber-Indonesia_2.jpg?v=1633286873"},{"product_id":"botswana-agate-semi-tumbled-rough","title":"Botswana Agate - Semi Tumbled - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Central District in the Bobonong area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, in north-east along the Motloutse River, and in the Serowe area south-west of Bobonong, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBotswana, Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is a difficult stone to buy as rough because the government has imposed a ban on the export of the rough. There was only one year the ban was lifted, decades ago and that's when these stones came out. They have been in storage on a farm ever since. I was able to get some from the cache and am now offering it to you. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCracks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Some (disguised by rind so almost always impossible to see until cutting. id say about 1\/3 of the agates are crack free. others have one or two cracks each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epproximate Size of 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 58mm x 37mm x 30mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 100-150g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botswana","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":41929112289450,"sku":null,"price":0.28,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44916206043306,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44852612497578,"sku":"","price":280.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Botswana-Agate-SemiTumble-Rough-Lapidary_2.jpg?v=1642018446"},{"product_id":"tourmilated-quartz-rough","title":"Tourmilated Quartz - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Brazil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tourmalinated quartz is a type of quartz crystal that contains needle-like inclusions of black tourmaline. The name \"tourmalinated\" is derived from the word tourmaline, which is a mineral that forms long, slender crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTourmalinated quartz is usually transparent to translucent and can range in color from clear to smoky gray. The black tourmaline needles can be fine and wispy or thick and heavily included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique combination of quartz and tourmaline is said to have powerful energetic properties, combining the amplifying and purifying effects of quartz with the grounding and protective energies of tourmaline. It is often used in crystal healing and meditation practices to help release negative energy and promote a sense of balance and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Transparent\/ Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cracks, This material can be a bit cloudy in areas and have cracks. But it can also be very transparent too with fantastic cutting material for small cabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCost per Gram\u003c\/strong\u003e: $0.40\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epproximate Size of 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 34mm x 23mm x 8mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 8g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brazil","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":41929228910762,"sku":"","price":0.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":45066420682922,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":45066420715690,"sku":"","price":400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Tourmalated-Quartz_8.jpg?v=1682728468"},{"product_id":"fire-opal-potch-rough","title":"Fire Opal Potch - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This fire opal has some gem fire opal that's transparent and translucent, but it it mostly matrix. some of the matrix has play of color, but it is soft in nature. This rough is often cut with the matrix on the bottom and the gem opal at the apex of the cab like an eyeball. Yet, this potch opal means its mostly all matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e\"\u003eSiO₂·nH₂O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: This fire opal has very soft host rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCost per Gram\u003c\/strong\u003e: $0.35\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eapproximately 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 33mm x 25mm x 18mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight approximately 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 7g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mexico","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":41929265709226,"sku":"","price":0.35,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":45066409574570,"sku":"","price":87.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44134465175722,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Fire-Opal-Potch-Mexico-SemiPrecious-Lapidary_4.jpg?v=1645582543"},{"product_id":"gem-silica-rough-peru","title":"Gem Silica - Rough","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Lily Mine, Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This gem silica material does have fractures, so if you're wanting a cabochon without- it will yield smaller cabochons in the 5 to 15mm range. The color is astounding and this material is a classic favorite among gem cutters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opaque\/ Translucent\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions: \u003c\/strong\u003eFractures and some matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCost per Gram\u003c\/strong\u003e: $2.00\/g\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate size of 1 piece\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 3.5cm x 2cm x 2cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate weight of 1 piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 18g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peru","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":44079626256554,"sku":"","price":2.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":45066410590378,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":45066410623146,"sku":"","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Gem-Silica-Rough-Peru_4.jpg?v=1672871464"},{"product_id":"arrow-stone-agate-rough","title":"Arrow Stone Agate - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: A unique Agate that has almost a true purple chalcedony appearance with mottled orange mixed in. The stone is very hard and in limited supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions: \u003c\/strong\u003eSome cracks, there can be significant host rock on the exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 7cm x 6cm x 6.5cm \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 200g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC, Canada","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":42551711891626,"sku":"ARROWHAGATEROUGHCACHE","price":0.16,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44911757263018,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44911757295786,"sku":"","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Arrow-Stone-Agate-CacheCreek-BritishColumbia-Rough-Lapidary_8.jpg?v=1645135294"},{"product_id":"black-agate-rough","title":"Black Agate - Rough","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Nicomen Plateau BC, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: I dig these red skin\/ black agates in the mountains of BC. The agate can be grey to black and has a nice translucency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cracks, some calcification and some are geodes with quartz centers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epproximate Size of 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 4.5cm x 3.5cm x 3.5cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 60g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC, Canada","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":43229393158314,"sku":"","price":0.09,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44916189200554,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kilogram","offer_id":44916189233322,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Black-Agate-Rough_14.jpg?v=1660073901"},{"product_id":"cherry-point-plume-agate-rough","title":"Carey Point Plume Agate - Rough","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Oregon, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is a rare type of stone that is difficult to find nowadays. the slabs are all cut up for you \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Druze pockets (vugs), minor cracks, not really any rind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epproximate Size of 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 81mm x 75mm x 5mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 55g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":43230182539434,"sku":"","price":0.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44916208730282,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44134460752042,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Cherry-Point-Plume_13.jpg?v=1660074307"},{"product_id":"chinese-stick-agate","title":"Chinese Stick Agate - Rough","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chinese stick agate is a very cool type of lapidary material that most people don't know about. the patterns inside are unique and it makes for beautiful cabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some cracks, no rind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epproximate Size of 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 7.5cm x 5.5cm x 4cm \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 165g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"China","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":43230241751210,"sku":"","price":0.12,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44916221870250,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44916221903018,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Chinese-Stick-Agate-Rough_5.jpg?v=1660074330"},{"product_id":"british-columbia-serpentine-slabs-rough-lapidary","title":"BC Serpentine - Rough","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Fraser River, BC, Canada \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This serpentine is from our Fraser River in British Columbia. It comes in various shades of green, from light to dark. The stone cuts fast on the wheels, yet takes a good polish. There are almost never any fractures, and no ring. Its solid material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: Mg\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003eSi\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e(OH)\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opaque\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: No rind, and very few fractures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epproximate Size of 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 10.5cm x 7cm x 2cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 190g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC, Canada","offers":[{"title":"Gram \/ Rough","offer_id":43234058010794,"sku":"","price":0.09,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gram \/ Super Thin Cut Slabs","offer_id":45310688526506,"sku":"","price":0.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams \/ Rough","offer_id":44911810248874,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams \/ Super Thin Cut Slabs","offer_id":45310688592042,"sku":"","price":112.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram \/ Rough","offer_id":44911810281642,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram \/ Super Thin Cut Slabs","offer_id":45310688624810,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Serpentine-Slab-BC-Rough_11.jpg?v=1660076955"},{"product_id":"brazilian-agate-rough","title":"Brazilian Agate - Rough","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRio Grande do Sul, \u003c\/span\u003eBrazil \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brazilian agates are a staple in the lapidary world, and my recommendation for those starting their journey into lapidary. The material is hard and takes a fantastic polish. It will easily show any scratches on your stone while you familiarize yourself with the cabochon making process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: Si02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some cracks, some quartz centers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eapproximately 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 14cm x 10cm x 8cm \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight approximately 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 1.1kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brazil","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":43234079932586,"sku":"","price":0.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44916211187882,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44916211220650,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Brazil-Agate-Rough_8.jpg?v=1660074027"},{"product_id":"colorado-springs-fluorite-rough","title":"Colorado Springs Fluorite - Rough","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is fluorite I dug on top of a mountain in Colorado Springs. It is lapidary grade and cuts decently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: CaF2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Like any lapidary grade fluorite, there are cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epproximate Size of 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 9cm x 5cm x 4.5cm \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 200g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colorado, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":43234113519786,"sku":"","price":0.08,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44916233470122,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44916233502890,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Fluorite-ColoradoSprings-Roughjpg_4.jpg?v=1660074732"},{"product_id":"quartz-gravel-rough","title":"Quartz Gravel","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMined From\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: None of these are crystal points. This bag of quartz is just clear quartz fragments and shards. It is great for filler in tumblers, or as crafting medium. Standard grade is a mix of clear and milky pieces, whereas \"staff pick\" is almost entirely clear with many facet grade pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuartz is the \"Master\" of all crystals, it has the ability to amplify other crystals. Quartz is good for communication, intuition, physical health, and manifesting your desires. Quartz stimulates the immune system and brings balance to the body. Quartz enhances psychic abilities and is useful during meditation to filter out distractions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\" style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\" style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\" style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChakra\u003c\/b\u003e: All\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of 1 piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 3cm x 2cm x 1cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 10g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of 2.5kg Bag: \u003c\/b\u003e24cm x 17cm x 5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight of 2.5kg bag\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.5kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1g, 1lb or 2.5kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e*Staff Pick is all icy clear shards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the \"staff pick option\", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brazil","offers":[{"title":"1 Gram \/ Standard","offer_id":47568464019626,"sku":null,"price":0.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gram \/ Staff Pick","offer_id":47568464052394,"sku":null,"price":0.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1lb \/ Standard","offer_id":45210709000362,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1lb \/ Staff Pick","offer_id":45210709033130,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5kg \/ Standard","offer_id":43334471188650,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5kg \/ Staff Pick","offer_id":45210693730474,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Quartz-Gravel-Rough-Brazil_13.jpg?v=1662490269"},{"product_id":"marcasite-rough","title":"Marcasite - Rough","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Indonesia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Overall, this is a solid stone with very little cracks. The marcasite inclusion polishes up beautifully with a bright metallic luster. The agate polishes well too. This is one of my favorite types of stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: FeS2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: A few porosity areas where the agate has druzy cavities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCost per Gram(Slab)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: $0.20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eapproximately 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 12cm x 9cm x 1cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight approximately 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 230g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCost per Gram(Rough)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: $0.18\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eapproximately 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 10cm x 7.5cm x 5.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight approximately 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 500g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indonesia","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":45066427826346,"sku":"","price":0.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":45066427760810,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":45066427793578,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Marcasite-Indonesia_8.jpg?v=1672871719"},{"product_id":"jadeite-rough","title":"Jadeite - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Myanmar (Burma)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eJadeite is known to bring good luck and harmony. It is a powerful healer for emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Known to help remove toxins from the body, fight infections, and bring down fevers. Enhances self-confidence and helps with wisdom and courage. \u003cbr\u003eThese Jadeite rough pieces are offcuts, which means that they are basically left over pieces from previous sculpture project, but they are still excellent pieces that can be transformed into wonderous art or jewelry scale stones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very few. Not many cracks and weathering usually isn't very deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost per Gram\u003c\/strong\u003e: $0.75\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eapproximately 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 6cm x 4cm x 2.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight approximately 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 80g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myanmar (Burma)","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":44052305150122,"sku":"","price":0.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":45066414096554,"sku":"","price":187.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":45066414129322,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Jadeite-Rough_19.jpg?v=1682631431"},{"product_id":"spectrolite-rough","title":"Spectrolite - Rough","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditionaly, labradorite was any feldspar with the green and blue flashes. and spectrolite was all the others like orange, yellow red. They came from two distinct areas, Labrador and Newfoundalnd, Canada and Finland. Madagascar mines were discovered and started producing fedspar in every colour... which really messed with the classifications- because now people refer to madagascars versions as \"sunset labradorite\" and \"purple flash lab\" etc. \u003cbr\u003eEither way, the Finnish material has less flash overall than the madagasscaar stuff, but very nice colours when you get the sections in the stone that do flash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cracks, but most are stable. No matrix or weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCost per Gram\u003c\/strong\u003e: $0.10\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eapproximately 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 8cm x 7cm x 4cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight approximately 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 360g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Finland","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":44052590231722,"sku":"","price":0.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":45066423468202,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":45066423500970,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Spectrolite-Rough-Finland_20.jpg?v=1674057039"},{"product_id":"thunder-egg-rough","title":"Thunder Egg - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Oregon, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This Rough Thunder Egg from Oregon, U.S.A. is intended for lapidary use, including cutting, slabbing, polishing, cabochon making, display faces, and collector projects. Thunder Eggs are rounded volcanic nodules that often contain agate, chalcedony, jasper, quartz, or druzy pockets inside. From the outside, they usually look plain, rough, and earthy, but once cut open they can reveal banding, colour zones, crystal pockets, mossy patterns, or scenic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1083\" data-start=\"611\"\u003eThunder Eggs are strongly associated with Oregon and are one of the state’s best-known lapidary materials. They formed in volcanic rock when gas pockets or cavities were later filled with silica-rich minerals such as agate, chalcedony, jasper, and quartz. Oregon Thunder Eggs are popular with rockhounds and lapidary artists because each piece cuts differently, making them good material for saw work, polishing practice, specimen halves, and one of a kind display pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003eThunder Eggs are often associated with grounding, protection, stability, and inner strength. Because they can look rough on the outside while holding colourful patterns inside, they are also commonly connected with patience, hidden potential, and personal growth. Agate-filled Thunder Eggs are often linked with steady, calm energy and practical focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost per Gram (Rough)\u003c\/strong\u003e: $0.02\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eapproximately 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 6cm x 5cm x 4cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight approximately 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 240g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost per Gram (1 Half Cut)\u003c\/strong\u003e: $0.02\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eapproximately 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 7cm x 5.5cm x 3cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight approximately 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 198g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oregon, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Gram \/ Rough (Full)","offer_id":44055871553706,"sku":"","price":0.05,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gram \/ 1 Half (Cut Unpolished)","offer_id":44055871586474,"sku":"","price":0.07,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Thunder-Egg-Rough-Oregon-USA_12.jpg?v=1672871969"},{"product_id":"opalite-rough","title":"Opalite - Rough","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: China \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opalite is a synthetic version of opal. It is similar to glass. Because it is human made, it has no flaws or inclusions which makes it great to work with. \u003cbr\u003eFlintknappers can use this to make arrowheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Transparent\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCost per Gram\u003c\/strong\u003e: $0.12\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eapproximately 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 7.5cm x 7cm x 5cm \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight approximately 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 598g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"China","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":44075464753322,"sku":"","price":0.12,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":45066433495210,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":45066433527978,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Opalite-Rough-China_7.jpg?v=1672871777"},{"product_id":"amethyst-rough-lapidary","title":"Amethyst - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eed from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is a cabochon grade amethyst not a facet grade variety. It has a nice purple glow.\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAmethyst is the birthstone of February. Amethyst is a very powerful stone of protection and transformation. Amethyst helps with stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and is an aid for addiction. Amethyst is a very spiritual stone that is good for meditation, psychic awareness, and spiritual wisdom.\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition: \u003c\/b\u003eSiO2\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLapidary\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOpaque - Translucent\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003ebecause of the nature of Amethyst, sometimes it can have fractures running along the crystal planes. This material is a solid grade for lapidary though\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 2.5cm x 1.5cm x 1.5cm - 8cm x 4.5cm x 3.5cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 166g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the \"staff pick option\", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":44171020173482,"sku":"","price":0.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44911752741034,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44171020206250,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Amethyst-Rough_8.jpg?v=1677011178"},{"product_id":"blue-chalcedony-rough","title":"Blue Chalcedony - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Turkey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue Chalcedony is a cryptocrystalline form of silica composed of very fine intergrowths of quartz. It has a great, smooth texture for carving and has a nice blue translucent glow.\u003cbr\u003eBlue Chalcedony is a calming crystal, subtle and mystic, cool and serene, ethereal yet solid. \u003cbr\u003eIt has an inviting, soft blue translucence, and an almost imperceptible movement within the stone that invokes a stillness of silent reverence. It’s calming, and speaks of spirit and trust. The energies that are release from this stone directly help raise one’s internal connection to their emotional body while channeling it into words you can speak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Almost no cracks, a very small amount of matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCost per Gram\u003c\/strong\u003e: $ 0.22\/g\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 4cm x 4cm x 3cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 55g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkey","offers":[{"title":"gram","offer_id":44349971366058,"sku":"","price":0.22,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":45059848143018,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44433376837802,"sku":"","price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Blue-Chalcedony-Turkey_14.jpg?v=1677557560"},{"product_id":"howardite-rattlesnake-jasper-rough","title":"Howardite (Rattlesnake Jasper) - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Nevada, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Howardite can be brittle. It is a blend of agate and opal. When cut properly, it yields some of my favorite opaque stones. The contrasting pattern that changes so often and distinctively makes for a truly unique and wonderful gemstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHowardite, also known also known as \"Rattlesnake Jasper\" and “Royal Flamingo Jasper” is an Opalized silicate with a distinctive interwoven and banded pattern and is noted for its rich golden yellow and pinkish-brown colours. Howardite bestows joy in your worldly life. It draws out attention to the more colourful sides of life and awakens the desire for variety and distraction. The watery vibration of it's opal makes this stone a perfect tool for connecting with the Devic Realm of water.  \u003cbr\u003eAncient greeks believed the opal had the power of giving foresight and the light of prophecy to its owner.  Opal is a delicate stone with a fine vibration. It enhances cosmic consciousness and induces psychic and mystical visions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: Si02\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some cracks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCost per Gram\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.40$\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 11cm x 7cm x 4cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 240g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nevada, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":44497777524906,"sku":"","price":0.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":45066412720298,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44497777557674,"sku":"","price":400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/products\/Howardite-Rattlesnake-Jasper-Rough-USA_8.jpg?v=1680735890"},{"product_id":"star-garnet-rough","title":"Star Garnet - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Idaho, U.S.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This star garnet is a facet grade garnet. When cabbed, the star is created (if orientated correctly).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eStar garnet is a unique variety of garnet that is found primarily in Idaho, USA. It is known for its striking appearance, featuring a six-pointed star pattern that appears to shimmer on the surface of the gemstone when viewed under certain lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe star garnet was first discovered in the late 1800s in the Idaho panhandle, specifically in the Emerald Creek area near the town of St. Maries. Today, the majority of the world's supply of star garnets still comes from this region, although smaller deposits have been found in other parts of Idaho and in other countries such as India and Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe star pattern in the garnet is caused by the presence of inclusions within the stone, typically microscopic fibers of the mineral rutile that are arranged in a hexagonal pattern. When light passes through the stone, it is refracted by these inclusions, creating the distinctive star pattern that makes the gemstone so prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar garnets are typically cut in a cabochon style to enhance the star effect, and are often used in jewelry such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets. They come in a range of colors, including deep red, burgundy, and purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar garnets are a unique and beautiful gemstone that have become synonymous with the state of Idaho. They are a popular choice for those seeking a one-of-a-kind gemstone with a rich history and stunning visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: A3B2(SiO4)3, where A can be calcium, ferrous iron, magnesium or manganese, and B can be aluminum, chromium, ferric iron, or rarely, titanium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Transparent\/ Translucent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some fractures, no matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCost per Gram\u003c\/strong\u003e: $2.00\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 15mm x 13mm x 9mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 3.8g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Idaho, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":44570717192362,"sku":"","price":2.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":45085437493418,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44570717225130,"sku":"","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Star-Garnet-Idaho_7.jpg?v=1682631678"},{"product_id":"red-onyx-rough","title":"Red Onyx - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heated Red Brazilian Agate is a type of agate that has been heat-treated to enhance or change its natural color. Agate is a mineral with a microcrystalline structure and is known for its banded appearance and vibrant colors. Brazilian agate is a type of agate that is found in Brazil and is highly valued for its quality and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create heated red Brazilian agate, the stone is first cleaned and then heated in a furnace or oven. The heating process can change the color of the stone by causing chemical reactions in the mineral structure. In the case of red agate, the heating process typically intensifies the natural red color of the stone, making it more vibrant and striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeated red Brazilian agate (red onyx) is often used in jewelry making, such as beads, pendants, and cabochons, as well as in decorative objects like vases and bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Almost no cracks and no matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 70mm x 50mm x 4.5mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 30g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brazil","offers":[{"title":"Gram \/ Rough","offer_id":44690279530666,"sku":"","price":0.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gram \/ Slab","offer_id":44690274844842,"sku":"","price":0.17,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams \/ Rough","offer_id":45085439852714,"sku":"","price":0.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams \/ Slab","offer_id":45085439885482,"sku":"","price":0.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram \/ Rough","offer_id":44690279563434,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram \/ Slab","offer_id":44690274877610,"sku":"","price":170.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Red-Onyx-Rough-Slab_6.jpg?v=1682631185"},{"product_id":"andara-slagg-glass-slabs","title":"Andara Crystal (Slagg Glass) - Slabs","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: BC, Canada and North West USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e Slag glass\u003c\/strong\u003e is a type of glass that was originally produced as a byproduct of metal smelting, specifically from the \u003cstrong\u003eslag\u003c\/strong\u003e (the waste material) left behind in the refining of metals like copper, iron, or lead. Over time, slag glass became a valuable material in its own right, prized for its unique, colorful appearance and use in various forms of decorative art and jewelry. Before globalization, back when it was very difficult to order gem rough from foreign countries, slag glass was a popular material for USA based gem cutters to work with when they did not have natural gem rough on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlag glass is often vibrant, with swirling patterns or a \u003cstrong\u003emarbled effect\u003c\/strong\u003e that can feature every shade of the rainbow. The presence of various minerals in the slag determines the color and patterning, which can include multi-colored veins or opaque spots. It can range from opaque to semi-translucent, and sometimes even transparent, depending on the specific composition of the slag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Transparent\/ Translucent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCost per Gram\u003c\/strong\u003e: $0.22\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 9cm x 6cm x 0.5cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 70g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC, Canada","offers":[{"title":"Slab and or Sheet \/ gram","offer_id":44701067182250,"sku":"","price":0.22,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Slab and or Sheet \/ Kilogram","offer_id":44701067215018,"sku":"","price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Andar-Crystal-Slab-Rough_12.jpg?v=1682631033"},{"product_id":"black-onyx-rough-lapidary","title":"Black Onyx - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: These black onyx are mostly off cuts, BUT they are still good. There are no fractures, little to no matrix and no cracks. Almost all material is useable. They are all slabbed already for you, so your yield will be maximized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 32mm x 25mm x 4mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 5g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brazil","offers":[{"title":"gram \/ Rough","offer_id":44701070033066,"sku":"","price":0.17,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"gram \/ Slab","offer_id":44709423120554,"sku":"","price":0.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams \/ Rough","offer_id":44916199620778,"sku":"","price":42.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams \/ Slab","offer_id":44916199653546,"sku":"","price":47.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram \/ Rough","offer_id":44916199686314,"sku":"","price":170.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram \/ Slab","offer_id":44916199719082,"sku":"","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Black-Onyx-Rough-Brazil_19.jpg?v=1682631159"},{"product_id":"seam-agate-rough","title":"Seam Agate - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This seam agate has low grade quartz on top, but the agate portion of the seam is beautiful. The banding has opaque and translucent areas- both of which take an immaculate polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal matrix, Some cracks. Quartz points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCost per Gram\u003c\/strong\u003e: $0.08\/g\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 13cm x 9cm x 5cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 1181g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mexico","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":44701090021546,"sku":"","price":0.08,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":45085440311466,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44701090054314,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Seam-Agate-Rough_7.jpg?v=1682631624"},{"product_id":"opalized-wood-rough","title":"Opalized Wood (No Fire) - Fossil - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Rainbow Ridge, Virgin Valley, Nevada, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opalized wood from the Virgin Valley is a fascinating and unique type of fossilized wood found in the Virgin Valley region of Nevada, United States. It is renowned for its stunning display of opalization, where the original wood is replaced by opal, resulting in a captivating combination of wood grain patterns and opalescent colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virgin Valley, located in northwestern Nevada, has a rich geological history that dates back millions of years. During the Miocene period, volcanic activity was prevalent in the area, with volcanic ash and silica-rich water playing crucial roles in the formation of opalized wood. As the ash settled and water percolated through the layers, it carried dissolved silica. Over time, this silica seeped into the cell structure of buried wood, gradually replacing it with opal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opalization process is believed to occur under specific conditions where the wood is submerged in water with a high silica content. The silica forms opal in the cell cavities and gradually replaces the original wood, preserving its structure. Over thousands of years, this process creates opalized wood with intricate patterns and colors, merging the organic beauty of wood with the captivating iridescence of opal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virgin Valley Opal Mining District is a designated area where opalized wood and other opal varieties can be legally collected by the public for personal use. However, commercial mining and claims require permits and adherence to regulations set by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpalized wood from the Virgin Valley serves as a remarkable testament to the transformative power of nature, capturing the beauty of both wood and opal in a single fossilized treasure. It stands as a unique and awe-inspiring example of the Earth's geological processes and offers a glimpse into the ancient past of Nevada's diverse ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2-H2O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Many cracks. This is more of a specimen grade opal than cutting rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 25mm x 20mm x 12mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: 7g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nevada, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"gram","offer_id":44914292293802,"sku":"","price":0.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44914292326570,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44914292359338,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/OpalizedWood_NoFire_-Fossil-Rough-7.jpg?v=1779994961"},{"product_id":"snake-skin-agate-rough","title":"Snake Skin Agate - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Rome area, Malheur County, Oregon, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eSnake Skin Agate from Rome, Oregon is a unique variety of agate known for its distinctive pattern that resembles the textured scales of a snake's skin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnake Skin Agate is specifically found in the Rome area of Oregon, which is known for its rich geological history and the presence of various gemstones and minerals. The agate formation in this region occurred through a combination of volcanic activity and the slow deposition of silica-rich fluids over millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern of Snake Skin Agate resembles the intricate scales of a snake, displaying irregular, wavy lines that vary in color and intensity. The base color of the agate can range from creamy white to light gray, with contrasting lines in shades of brown, tan, or black. The lines create a reptilian or snakeskin-like appearance, giving the stone its unique character and name. \u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece of Snake Skin Agate is unique, making it an appealing choice for those who appreciate the beauty of one-of-a-kind gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3CJPivm12Uo\"\u003eSee how we mined this product here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTumbling Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Be careful, do not over-tumble. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: No Cracks. Majority of pieces have broken areas (that is just how they are found at the site. Very few are whole).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60mm x 40mm x 30mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 50g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oregon, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"gram","offer_id":44914299469994,"sku":"","price":0.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44914299502762,"sku":"","price":62.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44914299535530,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Snake_Skin_Agate_-_Rough-6.jpg?v=1778118221"},{"product_id":"cathedral-agate-rough","title":"Cathedral Agate - Rough","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Chihuahua, Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cathedral Agate from Mexico is a striking variety of agate known for its unique and captivating banding patterns that resemble the grand architecture of a cathedral. Agate is a form of chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline variety of quartz. Cathedral Agate is highly prized by collectors and lapidaries for its aesthetic appeal and intricate designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCathedral Agate gets its name from the intricate patterns and structures found within the stone that resemble the stained glass windows, arches, and vaulted ceilings of cathedrals. The bands and layers in this type of agate often display a combination of vibrant colors, including shades of red, orange, yellow, brown, and sometimes even blue or green. These colors can create a stunning visual effect when viewed in polished and cut pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formation of Cathedral Agate is believed to occur through the slow deposition of silica-rich fluids within cavities and fractures in host rocks, usually volcanic rocks. Over time, these fluids crystallize, forming layers of agate with distinct colors and patterns. The intricate banding is typically a result of alternating layers of different mineral compositions or impurities within the agate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexico is renowned for its abundant and diverse agate deposits, and various regions within the country produce Cathedral Agate. The most famous locality for Cathedral Agate is in the state of Chihuahua, particularly in the area around the small town of Las Choyas. Agate nodules from this region are often sliced and polished to showcase the intricate patterns and vibrant colors of Cathedral Agate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCathedral Agate is highly sought after for use in lapidary work, jewelry design, and decorative purposes. It is commonly cut into slabs, cabochons, beads, or other shapes to highlight the unique patterns and colors within the stone. The polished pieces are often used in the creation of pendants, rings, earrings, and other types of jewelry, as well as in ornamental objects, sculptures, and displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\/ Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some cracks and some soft spots, but overall an amazing and highly busy patterned agate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: mm x mm x mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mexico","offers":[{"title":"gram","offer_id":44914303336618,"sku":"","price":0.28,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":44914303369386,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":44914303402154,"sku":"","price":280.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/CathedralAgate-Rough-11.jpg?v=1779996675"},{"product_id":"obsidian-black-rough","title":"Obsidian (Black) - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Burns, Oregon, U.S.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass formed from rapidly cooled lava, admired for its jet-black color and sharp, glassy appearance. This\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003erough material from Burns, Oregon showcases the classic characteristics of obsidian, with conchoidal fracture surfaces that glisten under light and edges that reveal its volcanic origins. With a Mohs hardness of \u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e5–5.5\u003c\/strong\u003e, obsidian is softer than crystalline quartz but durable enough for cutting, carving, or tumbling. In lapidary work, it produces smooth, mirror-like finishes that highlight its intense depth of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eThe Burns region of Oregon is known for producing high-quality obsidian, making it a favorite among lapidary artists and collectors. In its rough state, each piece carries the raw energy of its volcanic formation, while worked material transforms into sleek cabochons, beads, or decorative objects. Whether left natural or polished to a glassy sheen, this obsidian offers both geological intrigue and artistic potential, embodying the dramatic beauty of Oregon’s volcanic landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LEQQwKatQIw?si=AFJAUO4PfXb4gVTS\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch How This Was Mined Here!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: SiO\u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 100mm x 80mm x 40mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 360g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oregon, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":45208485331114,"sku":"","price":0.05,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":45208485363882,"sku":"","price":12.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":45208485396650,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Obsidian_Black_-_Rough-4.jpg?v=1777514215"},{"product_id":"topaz-rough","title":"Katlang Topaz - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Katlang, Mardan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peach and pink color Katlang Topaz. Some of these pieces even have proper crystal terminations. If wanting to facet or cut small stones +\/- 5mm you can get clean pieces from this mix. But there are also lots of included pieces that will yield stones larger in the 8mm to 15mm range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious \/  Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Transparent\/ Translucent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Many. There are clean areas in most stones, but a lot of inclusions. Some are also so heavily included, they are opaque. This mix does have faceting grade though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 12mm x 12mm x 10mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 2.6g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pakistan","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":45627730886826,"sku":"","price":3.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":45627730919594,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":45627730952362,"sku":"","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/KatlangTopaz-Rough-6.jpg?v=1779993843"},{"product_id":"blue-chalcedony-nodules-rough","title":"Blue Chalcedony Nodules - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Turkey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This rough is all hand picked to yield maximum material. the agate has been selected to avoid the white dots (though some may still occur). The small nodules are fantastic as a carving stone for intaglios, cabs, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rough blue chalcedony nodules from Turkey showcase a soft, ethereal blue that seems to glow from within. Left in their natural form, each piece retains its bumpy nodule surface and weathered matrix, offering a tactile and organic beauty that polished stones can't match. The Turkish deposits are especially known for producing high-quality chalcedony with a dreamy translucence and consistent color, often showing gentle lavender or gray undertones beneath the pale sky-blue hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eFormed through volcanic activity and silica-rich groundwater, these nodules are a microcrystalline variety of quartz, composed of tightly interlocked crystals that give the stone its waxy luster and durable structure. These specimens are ideal for collectors, lapidaries seeking clean material for cabbing, or carvers working with softer forms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eMetaphysically, blue chalcedony is considered a stone of calm and communication. It’s thought to promote gentle expression, mental clarity, and emotional balance—ideal for those seeking peace in times of stress. Often linked to the throat chakra, it is said to support speaking with intention and listening with empathy. Turkish blue chalcedony, in particular, is prized for its soothing energy and connection to ancient trade routes where it was once revered as a protective talisman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi Precious\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCracks: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrice Per Gram: \u003c\/b\u003e$0.22\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 6.5cm x 5.5cm x 4cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 185g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkey","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":46622970052778,"sku":null,"price":0.22,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":46622970085546,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":46622970118314,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/BlueChalcedonyNodules-Rough-1.jpg?v=1742409481"},{"product_id":"fluorite-rough-2","title":"Fluorite - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Kelowna B.C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This fluorite is mined on the west side of Kelowna Lake. It crumbles and is very soft. Ideally, it is best purchased to be polished as specimen, with a window or face, rather than cabochons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on Fluorite from Kelowna, BC, check out our Youtube video on the site \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZcKboRzHdCA\u0026amp;list=PLO-mNHljTKMPlG3GT2DDRHNJcxBhh3xv7\u0026amp;index=15\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: CaF2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Significant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60mm x 45mm x 40mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 150g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC, Canada","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":47174733365418,"sku":null,"price":0.35,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":47174733398186,"sku":null,"price":87.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":47174733430954,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Fluorite-Rough-7_23621d72-155f-40d6-a10b-319a1a53d549.jpg?v=1761163691"},{"product_id":"thin-cut-serpentine-rough","title":"Thin Cut Serpentine - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: BC, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Serpentine is a metamorphic mineral group valued for its rich green shades, smooth textures, and ability to take an excellent polish. This thin cut rough material from British Columbia, Canada is lapidary grade, prepared in slices that make it easy to work with for cabbing, inlay, or carving. The stone ranges in tone from light apple-green to darker forest hues, sometimes accented with subtle veining or mottling that enhances its natural character. Its Mohs hardness of \u003cstrong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e3–6\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on variety, allows for ease of shaping while still yielding a durable finished surface with a waxy to silky luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eBritish Columbia has long been recognized as a source of high-quality serpentine, particularly varieties suited for decorative and lapidary purposes. The thin cut preparation gives lapidary artists a head start, saving time in sawing and providing slabs ready for further shaping or polishing. Whether transformed into jewelry, ornamental carvings, or tumbled pieces, this serpentine captures the earthy elegance of Canada’s geological heritage and offers a versatile canvas for lapidary creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: (Mg,Fe)₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCracks: \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimal\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 160mm x 80mm x 2mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 68g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC, Canada","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":47415327457450,"sku":null,"price":0.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":47415327490218,"sku":null,"price":112.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":47415327522986,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/ThinCutSerpentine-Rough-22.jpg?v=1759858415"},{"product_id":"blue-lace-agate-rough","title":"Blue Lace Agate - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Namibia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blue Lace Agate is one of the most beloved varieties of chalcedony, treasured for its delicate banding in soft sky-blue tones laced with white and, at times, subtle hints of lilac. This rough material from Namibia is lapidary grade, making it well-suited for cutting, cabbing, or tumbling. Even in its raw state, the graceful layers are visible, showing intricate patterns that translate beautifully once polished. With a Mohs hardness of \u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"564\"\u003e6.5–7\u003c\/strong\u003e, it provides the durability needed for jewelry and decorative work while still offering ease of shaping for lapidary artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eNamibia is world-renowned as the premier source of Blue Lace Agate, producing material with exceptional translucency and crisp banding. Once worked, this agate takes on a smooth, glossy polish that highlights its swirling blue-and-white ribbons, making it a favorite for pendants, cabochons, and display specimens. Each piece of rough stone offers the promise of transformation from natural raw beauty into refined lapidary art, carrying with it the distinct character of its African origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e: SiO₂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Translucent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCracks: \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimal\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 70mm x 50mm x 40mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 240g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. 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This\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003erough material from Kelowna, British Columbia often displays shades of purple, green, and clear, sometimes occurring together in banded or mottled patterns. In its natural form, it shows sharp edges and glassy transparency along fractured surfaces. With a Mohs hardness of \u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e, fluorite is soft compared to many lapidary stones but can be cut, carved, or tumbled into beautiful specimens that showcase its vibrant colors and fluorescence under UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eBritish Columbia is home to notable fluorite deposits, and material from the Kelowna region reflects the province’s rich geological diversity. This rough stone is ideal for collectors, educational use, or careful lapidary work where its fragility can be managed. Once polished, it reveals a bright vitreous luster and a depth of color that makes fluorite one of the most admired minerals in the lapidary and specimen world. 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We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC, Canada","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":47415505584298,"sku":null,"price":0.35,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":47415505617066,"sku":null,"price":87.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":47415505649834,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Fluorite-Rough-12.jpg?v=1760487735"},{"product_id":"silver-sheen-obsidian-rough","title":"Silver Sheen Obsidian - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Silver sheen obsidian from Mexico is a natural volcanic glass distinguished by its reflective, silvery bands that appear to float beneath the surface. Unlike standard black obsidian, this variety develops a layered sheen caused by aligned microscopic inclusions—often tiny gas bubbles or mineral particles—that reflect light in a directional way. When polished, these layers create a soft metallic glow that shifts as the stone is moved, giving each piece a distinct visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"732\"\u003eThis material forms during rapid cooling of silica-rich lava, typically in volcanic environments where magma is expelled and quenched before crystals can develop. The lack of crystalline structure makes obsidian technically a glass rather than a mineral. In regions like Jalisco, volcanic activity has produced large deposits of high-quality obsidian, which has been used for thousands of years by Mesoamerican cultures for tools, blades, and ceremonial objects due to its sharp fracture and workable nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1563\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003eSilver sheen obsidian is often associated with reflection, clarity, and self-awareness. Its mirror-like surface and layered appearance give it a reputation for helping people examine deeper thoughts or patterns. 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We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mexico","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":48166794920106,"sku":null,"price":0.06,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":48166794952874,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":48166794985642,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/SilverSheenObsidian-Rough-5.jpg?v=1776033137"},{"product_id":"mtorolite-chrysoprase-rough","title":"Mtorolite (Chrome Chalcedony) - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Mtoroshanga, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mtorolite is a chromium-rich variety of chrysoprase, giving it a deeper, more saturated green compared to the nickel-colored chrysoprase from other regions. Rough material from Zimbabwe often shows strong, even coloration with a slightly waxy luster typical of chalcedony. Its color can range from rich forest green to darker, almost jade-like tones, making it especially desirable for lapidary work where consistent color is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eThis material forms in ultramafic rock environments, where chromium-bearing minerals are present. Through weathering and silica-rich fluid movement near the Earth’s surface, microcrystalline quartz precipitates and incorporates chromium into its structure. These deposits are typically found in lateritic soils and silcrete zones associated with altered serpentinite and other ultramafic rocks. 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These stones often have a slightly resinous to vitreous luster when freshly broken, though natural surface wear from river transport can give them a frosted or matte exterior. Internally, hessonite may show characteristic “whisky-like” internal zoning or a slightly cloudy, swirled appearance caused by microscopic inclusions and growth patterns. Despite being softer than some other garnets (Mohs hardness ~6.5–7), it still takes a pleasing polish and is widely used in cabochons and bead material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1571\" data-start=\"987\"\u003eGarnets have been used as gemstones for thousands of years, with hessonite specifically long valued in South Asian gem traditions. The name “hessonite” is derived from the Greek word “hesson,” meaning inferior, referring to its lower hardness and refractive properties compared to other garnet varieties—though it is still highly prized in jewelry. Much of the lapidary rough material on the market today is recovered from alluvial placer deposits, where weathering and river action concentrate heavier garnet grains away from their original host rock over long geological timescales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2071\" data-start=\"1573\"\u003eSpiritually, hessonite garnet is associated with grounding, vitality, and clearing energetic blockages, particularly in traditional Vedic and metaphysical systems. It is often linked to personal power, confidence, and protection from negativity, helping to stabilize emotional fluctuations while encouraging forward momentum. 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Many specimens display hydrophane behavior, meaning they can temporarily absorb water and become more transparent, sometimes revealing intense play-of-color flashes. Even in rough form, these opals may exhibit internal fire—vivid spectral flashes of green, red, orange, and blue—caused by the diffraction of light through microscopic silica spheres. With a Mohs hardness of about 5.5–6.5, Ethiopian opal is relatively soft and requires careful handling during cutting and polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eEthiopia became a major global source of opal only in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, with significant deposits discovered in the Wollo Province. Unlike traditional Australian opal, Ethiopian material often forms in volcanic rhyolitic host rock rather than sedimentary environments. This geological difference gives Ethiopian opal its unique hydrophane properties and wide range of transparency and coloration. Lapidary rough is commonly mined from nodules or seams within volcanic ash layers and rhyolite deposits, then sorted for cutting into cabochons and collector specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eSpiritually, Ethiopian opal is associated with emotional amplification, creativity, and spiritual awakening. It is often considered a stone of transformation and inspiration, believed to enhance intuition and unlock hidden emotional patterns. Many practitioners connect it with the crown and sacral chakras, viewing it as a bridge between imagination and higher consciousness. 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We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethiopia","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":48266514530474,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":48266514563242,"sku":null,"price":3750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":48266514596010,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/EthiopianOpal-Rough-6.jpg?v=1778111326"},{"product_id":"snake-skin-agate-old-stack-rough","title":"Snake Skin Agate - Old Stock - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Rome area, Malheur County, Oregon, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eSnake Skin Agate from Rome, Oregon is a unique variety of agate known for its distinctive pattern that resembles the textured scales of a snake's skin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnake Skin Agate is specifically found in the Rome area of Oregon, which is known for its rich geological history and the presence of various gemstones and minerals. The agate formation in this region occurred through a combination of volcanic activity and the slow deposition of silica-rich fluids over millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern of Snake Skin Agate resembles the intricate scales of a snake, displaying irregular, wavy lines that vary in color and intensity. The base color of the agate can range from creamy white to light gray, with contrasting lines in shades of brown, tan, or black. The lines create a reptilian or snakeskin-like appearance, giving the stone its unique character and name. \u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece of Snake Skin Agate is unique, making it an appealing choice for those who appreciate the beauty of one-of-a-kind gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3CJPivm12Uo\"\u003eSee how we mined this product here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTumbling Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Be careful, do not over-tumble. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: SiO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: No Cracks. 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We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oregon, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"gram","offer_id":48309064433834,"sku":null,"price":0.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":48309064466602,"sku":null,"price":62.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":48309064499370,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/SnakeSkinAgate-OldStack-Rough-6.jpg?v=1778701732"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/collections\/Red-Onyx-Rough-Slab_6.jpg?v=1790033677","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/collections\/translucent-lapidary-rough-rock.oembed?page=2","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}