This bear has a lovely soft pastel toned aura coating. There are some large solid areas of chalcedony and a small amount of good sized druzy pockets, most noticeably on the face. It is a good-sized piece and sits well, adding a lovely mystical bear to your collection.
This material is commonly known on the market as Sphalerite but unfortunately that would be a miss-identification. It is actually a form of Brecciated Quartz and Chalcedony, often with a jasper matrix. It can also include other minerals such as calcite and fluorite depending on location. As the crystal formed its growth movements create pockets of druzy which characterises this as a lovely, sparkly kind of material. It is often aura coated but also looks lovely in raw form. Always makes a nice addition to any collection.
Material - Brecciated Quartz - also known as 'Sphalerite' 'Harmony Quartz'
Location - Mexico
Treatment - Aura 'Titanium' Coated, Hand Carved & Polished
Weight - 391g
Height - 67mm
Length - 108mm
Width - 40mm
Regarding Natural Stone
As stones are a natural material no two pieces are the same. Unless otherwise noted the pictures shown will be the exact item/s you will receive. It is normal for stones to at times have voids, natural cracking, druzy pockets and a variety of inclusions or host rock. Each item will have all of these described and photographed and each piece is quality checked before shipping. Any defects, weakness points or breakage will be noted in clearance or discounted items.
I do my best with my albeit limited skill and equipment to provide clear photos and video of every piece and am more than happy to take additional images on request. Colours may appear different depending on lighting and screen use.
