Fossil Agatized Coral Collectors Pair | Tampa Bay, Florida abalone

Fossil Agatized Coral Collectors Pair | Tampa Bay, Florida abaloneThe transformation of coral into agatized coral begins with the death of the coral polyps, leaving behind their hard, calcium carbonate based skeletons. The coral skeletons become buried in sediment, which helps to protect them from degradation. Over time, minerals such as agate, calcite, or silicate replace the calcium carbonate that composes the coral's structure. This replacement not only preserves the intricate details of the ancient coral but

Often referred to as skeletal quartz

Connecticut

often found alongside other zeolites like stilbite

It can also be found in sedimentary rocks

which make it useful in a variety of applications

75in x W: 1

Welo opals help to promote creativity

This combination of minerals in the secondary layer was found initially in the Thunderbay Area and was named Super Seven or Synergy Seven

5cm (at widest) x Depth: 2

5cm x 1cm x 1cm

Extra high grade with shimmering gold and red Rutile from Minas Gerais

It is found only in the Dominican Republic