Chalcedony Rose

Description

Chalcedony roses are formed when silica-rich fluids fill cavities in rock and crystallize over time.  The host rock erodes and all that is left is the chalcedony.

Chalcedony Rose uncut

Chalcedony Rose lapidary slab

Chalcedony Rose lapidary slab

Chalcedony Rose lapidary slab

Chalcedony Rose lapidary slab

Chalcedony Rose lapidary slab

Chalcedony Rose lapidary slab

Chalcedony Rose lapidary slab

Chalcedony Rose lapidary slab close-up