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| Septarian (aka Septerye or Dragonstone) Septarian is a very unique stone found in only a few places on earth. In the USA Septarians are found near Zion National Park in Southern Utah. They are also found in Mahajanga in Madagascar and Morocco. They were formed in an ancient sea floors during the Cretaceous Period (50-70 million years ago). As they weathered out of the gray or tan clay hills, one at a time, they could be picked up on the surface. Now bulldozers are required for their excavation, usually 20-30 feet underground. Septarian nodules are unusual to look at and can vary considerably in color and shape. In contrast to most geodes, which are volcanic in nature, Septarians are a form of sedimentary geode. They formed on sea beds millions of years ago and, when they dried out, they cracked and formed hollow interiors. The interiors usually become either partly or completely full with other minerals, such as calcite, giving Septarian its unusual texture and features. Volcanic eruptions killed the sea life and they became trapped in the sediment and formed mud balls, the ocean receded and the balls were left to dry and crack. The ocean returned depositing more shell life above them. As this decomposed, calcite from shells was carried down into the cracks of the mud balls, calcite crystals formed. A thin wall of calcite was transformed into Aragonite dividing the Bentonite clay (shale) exteriors from the calcite centers. Because of this dividing wall (septum in Latin) the geodes are called Septarians. Yellow centers - Calcite Brown lines - Aragonite Gray rock - Bentonite White or clear – Barite Septarian is also known as 'Dragon Stone' Its name 'Dragon Stone' comes from an old Malagasy legend. It is said that when the 'Dragons' died out they fossilized & became part of the sea bed that later became Septereye/Septarian & it is this formation that resembles the 'Scales of Dragons' !! Septarian concretions or Septarian nodules, are concretions containing angular cavities or cracks, which are called "septaria". The word comes from the Latin word septum; "partion", and refers to the cracks/separations in this kind of rock. One occasionally finds the erroneous explanation that it comes from the Latin word for "seven", septem, referring to the number of cracks that commonly occur, but this is incorrect. The finest quality Septarian comes from Utah |
| 2.19LB Polished 2 Piece Septarian Geode Nodule from Utah Beautiful Septarian geode with a large calcite crystal and aragonite design center. Nice . An excellent example of the fine Utah Septarian! This specimen weighs 2.19Lbs (994g) the whole geode measures @3.7 x 3.9 x 3" (10.1 x 9.6 x 7.5cm) Left .98lb(446g) 3.9x2.9x1.9" (10.1x7.5x4.9cm) Right 1.2lb(547g) 3.9x3.0x1.9"(10x7.6x5.0cm) |
| Item # SEP10101082 Polished Septarian Dome Face Geode with Nice Crystal Vug $69.00 |
| 1.72LB Polished Septarian Geode Nodule Section from Utah Beautiful Septarian geode section with a nice vug containing yellow calcite crystal. . An excellent example of the fine Utah Septarian! This specimen weighs 1.72Lbs (782g) and measures 4.7 x 3.4 x 2.4 inches (119 x 85 x 62 mm) |
| Item # SEP10109605 14 lb Polished Septarian with Nice Crystal Center $130.00 |
| 14.7 LB Polished Crystal Center Septarian Nodule from Utah XL Great Display Specimen! This stunning Septarian has a solid calcite crystal center and has been cut flat on the back in 2 places for different display positions. An extraordinary example of a large Utah Septarian! This specimen weighs 14.7 Lbs and measures 8.7 x 7.4 x 4.5 inches SHIPS UPS GROUND |
| Item# SEP11107990 Utah Septarian Polished 2 Piece Geode Nodule |
| Item # SEP101002041 Rare XL Polished Dome Face Utah Septarian Geode $295.00 |
| Rare XL Polished Dome Face Utah Septarian Geode This exceptional septarian geode is one of the most impressive you'll find. It features a deep cavity full of extra large and nicely terminated golden dogtooth calcite. It has some of the deepest, highly reflective crystal formations we've seen yet in one of these amazing stones! It's also cut with a flat base (covered with grey felt pad to protect furniture) for display without a stand. This is a perfect and impressive display piece! This specimen weighs 5.8 Lbs (2669g) and measures 6.7 x 4.7 x 4.2 inches (16.7 x 12 x 10.6cm) |
| Item # SEP101010471 Rare XL Polished Utah Septarian Geode Bookends $349.00 ships to Continental USA Only via UPS Ground |
| Large...Large...Large! Polished Face Septarian Geode from Kane County, Utah |
A whopping 24 pounds 3 ounces! This Awesome Septarian measures 12 inches by 8 inches across the face with a depth from 3 inches to 6 1/4 inches deep! Stunning calcite crustal vug! Septarians cut and polished this large are very hard to find! The Photo tells the story! This specimen has adorned our fireplace hearth for some time now. It is a real conversation piece and would make an excellent present for that hard to buy for person who likes rocks and minerals! Free Shipping and Insurance UPS GROUND |
| Item # SEP11100056 Rare XL Polished Utah Septarian Geode Ships to Continental USA Only via UPS Ground |
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| Utah Septarian Geode Bookend Set |
This is the most spectacular Septarian geode bookend set we've seen in many years! … ... An amazing treasure! This absolutely stunning shimmering geode pair has slightly domed outer corners for a rich looking display accent. Their are myriads of dogtooth crystals clustered together in botryoidal star domes. The inside these Septarians appear to have a mirror sheen as they reflect light from their bright, golden crystalline surfaces. These are true treasure in every sense of the word! These bookends can be displayed or used in a horizontal or vertical position. "This choice set of bookends is cut from the most sought after Septarian variation which has large dogtooth calcite crystal lined cavities. The face reveals large caverns full of nicely terminated crystals arranged around blocky patterns that appear to have been placed randomly to fill the stone. It's a beautiful natural formation that makes a wonderful display! This stone has been cut and polished to properly show off the fabulous natural treasure hidden inside! It's been cut so the two faces are mirror images of one another. They stand erect and square to one another as shown. The shelf and book contact sides are felted to protect your other belongings." (SiS) They measure about 11.5 x 5.2 x 3.4 inches (29 x 13.3 x 8.6cm) together the Left side is 5.7 x 5.2 x 3.4" (14.5 x 13.3 x 8.6cm) the Right side is 5.7 x 5.2 x 3.3" (14.4 x 13.1 x 8.5cm) The pair weighs 11.3 lbs (5096g) which makes them suitable for just about any size book you have including cookbooks or encyclopedias. This is a great chance to own or give a functional, beautiful natural work of art! Free Shipping and Insurance UPS GROUND |
| Item # SEPM11104903 Polished Pair Septarian Nodule from Morocco $62.00 |
| Picturesque Nodule Pair from Morocco This is a beautiful specimen pair of Septarian Nodules from the Oujda Region Basin, Morocco. We believe that these are a mix of siderite and goethite in ironstone concretion with calcite veins These half's measure @ 3.1 x 2.8 and up to 1.4" thick Left piece weighs 9oz (256g) Right weighs 7.4oz (210g) combined weight for the pair is 16.4 oz (1lb) or 466g |
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