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Opalized wood!

Broken Thunderegg Cluster!

Half a thunderegg!

Thunderegg Cluster w Common Opal!

Red Thunderegg Shard!

Robbed! Grabbed the wrong half!

Thunderegg Cut w/Opal!

Thundereggs?

Thundercup glow!

Thunderegg glow!

Beautiful dark opal!

It's curved!

Botryoidal formations!

Jasper, Chalcedony, Opal & ???

Chalcedony or Opal!?

Clear/White Banding!

Thunderegg twins!

Beautiful Opal Glow!

Pretty green!

Chalcedony or Opal?

Lil' bit of opal!

Opal!

Opal or Chalcedony?

Chalcedony & Jasper!

Part of a Thunderegg!?

Pinks & Reds!

Half a Thunderegg w/Opal!

Botryoital Opal w/ A Little of Everything!

Beautiful! Wait for it!!!

Thunderegg Cluster!

Botryoidal cut!
Botryoidal is a term used in mineralogy to describe a mineral or rock formation that has a rounded, grape-like, or botryoidal (from the Greek word "botryoeidēs" meaning "like a bunch of grapes") shape. Here are some key points about botryoidal formations:
Formation: Botryoidal structures form when minerals precipitate from solution in a way that creates rounded, nodular surfaces. This often happens in cavities or vugs within rocks where mineral-rich solutions slowly deposit layers of minerals, building up in a manner that mimics the shape of grapes.
Common Minerals: Some minerals commonly found in botryoidal forms include:
Hematite: Often forms botryoidal shapes with a metallic luster.
Malachite: Known for its vibrant green botryoidal formations.
Goethite: Can exhibit botryoidal textures, usually in brown or yellow hues.
Chalcedony: Including varieties like agate, which can form botryoidal layers within geodes.
Psilomelane: A manganese oxide mineral often found in botryoidal shapes.
Texture: The texture of botryoidal minerals is smooth and rounded, with a surface that looks like clusters of small spheres or nodules. This texture is due to the slow, even deposition of mineral material from solution.
Uses:
Jewelry and Decoration: Botryoidal minerals are prized for their unique shapes and are often polished or cut into cabochons for use in jewelry. They can also be used as decorative stones.
Collectors: Due to their distinctive appearance, botryoidal specimens are popular among mineral collectors.
Art: Their natural beauty makes them suitable for artistic endeavors, including sculptures or inlays.
Geological Significance: Botryoidal formations can provide insights into the conditions under which the minerals precipitated, often indicating slow, stable conditions conducive to this type of growth. They are also indicators of the fluid dynamics and chemistry in the environment where they formed.
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