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Turritella agate cab ~
Offered here is a fascinating cabochon of turritella agate, from Wyoming. This ancient fossilized material is chock full of turritella shells, from which it takes its name. The white shells contrast sharply in this nicely composed example, the largest of which are quite impressive, and have several cells filled with sparkling drusy crystals. Other shells are filled with black, clear, or brownish agate, and the center shell has pale blue. Turritella agate was never a favorite of mine until not so long ago, when a nice gentleman collector shared some of this great old solid stuff with me. It's much more highly silicated than the plentiful ordinary material, and it's pure pleasure to work with, fine enough to take an excellent glassy shine. You can see the difference right away. I'm sure you'll love it, give it a try! The cab has a high rounded dome of 7mm, a crisp designer shape, and it's polished both front and back.
Size: 43x27mm
Weight: approximately 59 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Turitella agate
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