Stalactitic chalcedony geode (repaired) Inner Mongolian quartz growth where the tip has

growth where the tip has grown differently

with crystals protruding out in all directions

This specimen also has an irregular cluster of attempted-twinned-growth on one side

trapped in the quartz

This piece has excellent complex sprouting growth forms on all faces

Stalactitic chalcedony geode (repaired) Inner Mongolian quartz growth where the tip hasLocale: Atlas Mountains, Morocco Approx dimensions: 2. 75 x 2. 75 x 2" Approx weight: 172g **Repaired specimen These unusual geodes from Morocco are like small caves lined with stalactites, botryoidal forms, and swirling agate patterns. While commonly called red chalcedony, I find the color is more orange to red orange. Hematite causes this coloration, but later phases of growth (second generation) dont contain hematite inclusions. This creates a