Crystal Geode
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 Mexican Trancas Geodes for Cracking Crystal Mineral Specimen Chihuahua Mexico  US $7.10
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 KEOKUK Iowa GEODE Quartz UNOPENED Crystals HEALING STONES Calcite Rock US $14.99
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 BRAZILIAN AGATE GEODE SLICE SLAB PINK QUARTZ CRYSTAL 2 1 2 INCH DIA US $7.00
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 Rare agate Geode Specimen Crystal Specimen reiki healing US $.99
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 Purple Brazil Crystal Geodebeautifulgild pendant US $9.99
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 Jewelry NATURAL Geode AGATE CRYSTAL QUARTZ CAB Gem US $29.99
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 Jewelry Geode Agate QUARTZ Crystal Pendant US $19.99
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 AA NATURAL Agate Rock Quartz Geode CRYSTAL Stone US $47.77
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 NATURAL Geode Agate Crystal KEY RING US $19.99
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 8 Sided QUARTZ CRYSTAL POINT Geode Slice PENDULUM Velvet Bag Crystal Reiki CHC US $13.95
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 Large Amethyst Geode 14 Kg 495 oz Crystal Cluster US $23.69
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 Large Scottish Burn Anne Quartz Geode Cluster 103 Kg Clear Large Crystals US $23.69
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 Large Amethyst Geode 105 Kg 37 oz Crystal Cluster Cave US $23.69
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 OCEAN JASPER DRUZY GEODE tumblestone gem crystal magic 27 52cmB ts616 US $6.64
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 SKY BLUE CELESTITE CRYSTAL MINERAL STONE GEODE CLUSTER US $17.95
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 Citrine Crystal Geode Druze Cluster CT527 US $32.95
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 Citrine Crystal Geode Druze Cluster CT526 US $11.95
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 Citrine Crystal Geode Druze Cluster CT519 US $8.95
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 Citrine Crystal Geode Druze Cluster CT517 US $10.95
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 Citrine Crystal Geode Druze Cluster CT516 US $29.95
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 41 Diameter Mexican Potato Quartz Crystal Geode Pair US $49.99
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 Top quality71mm28 Natural Geode Amethyst SphereCarving 4H21Crystal Heali US $42.00
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 Top quality85mm335 Natural Geode Amethyst SphereCarving 4H14Crystal Heal US $75.00
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 Top quality95mm374 Natural Geode Amethyst SphereCarving 4H13Crystal US $105.00
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 Natural Agate Quartz Geode Crystal Key Ring US $29.99
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 Top quality96mm378 Natural Geode Amethyst SphereCarving 4H07Crystal US $118.00
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 Top quality95mm374 Natural Geode Amethyst SphereCarving 4H03Crystal US $99.00
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 Top quality100mm394 Natural Geode Amethyst SphereCarving 4H02Crystal US $120.00
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 47LB RARE GREEN PURPLE FLUORITE GEODE CRYSTAL SPHERE US $29.99
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 62mm244 Natural Geode Amethyst SphereCarving 4H22Crystal HealingRare US $26.00
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 77mm303 Natural Geode Amethyst SphereCarving 4H20Crystal HealingRare US $53.00
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 86mm339 Natural Geode Amethyst SphereCarving 4H19Crystal HealingRare US $76.00
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 80mm315 Natural Geode Amethyst SphereCarving 4H18Crystal HealingRare US $55.00
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 GEODE Huge 53 Tree Leaves Agate Carved Crystal Skull US $329.00
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 CLEAR QUARTZ CRYSTAL LINED GEODE HALF BEAUTIFUL US $69.95
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 10 SLICED POLISHED CRYSTAL GEODE ROCK goedes natural healing stone earth crystal US $24.99
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 42 Diameter Los Choyos Smokey Quartz Crystal Geode US $34.99
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 RARE NATURAL CITRINE QUARTZ CRYSTAL CAVE GEODE 95KG US $359.02
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 Celestite Geode Nodule Exceptional Crystals and Color US $39.99
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 Giant 72 Amethyst Geode Agate Carved Crystal Skull Crystal Healing US $899.00
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 Huge 50 GEODE Agate Carved Crystal Skull US $599.00
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 Geode Agate Treasure bowl Carved Crystal Skull US $370.00
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 Giant 70 Geode Agate Carved Crystal Alien Skull US $529.00
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 Angelite Celestite polished face half geode 95 oz wicca crystal healing angels US $20.00
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 Quartz Geode 01 Sparkling White Druzy Crystal Master Healer Stone 5 US $61.75
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 Blue Tan Calcite Botryoid Crystal Geode 1 lb 46 US $35.99
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 Carnalian Geode 01 Orange Crystal Cluster Shiny Rock Sacral Chakra 33 US $19.00
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 Huge 51 GEODE Agate Carved Crystal Skull HeadHealing Crystal HealingMineral US $389.00
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 Dragon Stone Septarium Fossil Crystal Sphere Geode US $36.99
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 AGATE SLAB 42 Quartz Crystal Blue Geode Stone 08 US $14.25
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 Agate Geode 03 Blue Ice Orange Fire Crystal Cluster Stone Rock 35 US $28.50
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 Huge 52 GEODE Agate Carved Alien Crystal Skull US $539.00
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 NATURAL AMETHYST CRYSTAL CLUSTER GEODE CROWN POINT CANDLE HOLDER BRAZILIAN US $30.00
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 PURPLE AMETHYST DRUSE crystal quartz CLUSTER geode healing reiki wicca cr35 US $42.95
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 GEODE Agate Carved Crystal Skull Mineral Crystal Healing US $439.00
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 71 AWESOME GEODE Agate Carved Alien Crystal SkullCrystal Healing US $2,300.00
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 46 Diameter Utah Dugway Blue Chacedony Crystal Geode US $55.99
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 2 RARE NATURAL Agate Geode Specimen Crystal US $5.00
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 2 Half Agate Geodes cut polished crystal centers Brazil US $9.75
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 Calcite Cluster 02 Pink Crystal Heart Stone Cobaltian Rock Healing Geode 4 US $33.25
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 53 Diameter San Juan Quartz Crystal Geode from Mexico US $49.99
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 356GM QUALITY MADAGASCAN BLUE CELESTITE CRYSTAL 26mm SPHERE BALL GEODE US $3.44
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 Amethyst Ball 01 Purple Crystal Cluster Geode Sphere Spiritual Beauty Stone 27 US $142.50
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 Huge 48 GEODE Agate Carved Crystal Skull Crystal Healing US $396.00
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 Huge 49 GEODE Agate Carved Crystal Skull Crystal Healing US $699.00
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 Purple Amethyst Quartz Healing Crystal Geode US $8.99
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 Pyrite Crystals Geode Sphere 47mm 87oz Gold Stand New Crystal Healing US $27.95
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 Agate Crystal Druze Geode Half w Polished Face AG89 US $5.95
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 Agate Crystal Druze Geode Half w Polished Face AG69 US $5.95
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 1197GM QUALITY LARGE MADAGASCAN BLUE CELESTITE CRYSTAL EGG GEODE US $12.80
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 Excellent GEODE Agate Carved Crystal Leopard MineralRockStoneCollection US $1,189.00
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 NATURAL AMETHYST QUARTZ CRYSTAL CAVE GEODE US $269.01
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 15LB Rare RICH OCEAN FOSSIL QUARTZ CRYSTAL GEODE AAA US $19.99
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 Amethyst Crystal Cave Amethyst Geode 715KG 22cm US $216.85
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 Agate Slab 17 Set of 3 Blue Lace Crystal Geode Slice Stones Healing Layout 35 US $23.75
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 16LB 32 Natural Dragon Stone Septarium Fossil Crystal Geode Crystal Sphere US $12.99
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 AWESOME 69 GEODE Agate Carved Crystal SkullCrystal Healing US $1,799.00
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 53 Diameter Mexican Potato Quartz Crystal Geode Pair US $65.99
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 FLUORITE CLUSTER 10 Intense Crystal Healing Geode 05 US $118.75
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 APOPHYLLITE CLUSTER 5 Clam White Geode Crystal Rock 10 US $33.25
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Treasure Hunting for Geodes
Geodes
Thunder eggs, or geodes, are geological rock formations which occur in sedimentary and certain volcanic rocks. They look like regular rocks from the outside, the exterior typically made up of limestone, but then have crystal formations of quartz on the inside. They're referred to as thunder eggs by treasure hunters because they do resemble very large eggs because of their smooth exterior and round shape. If you're interested in any type of treasure hunting you may want to start out with these thunder eggs, or geodes.
The real value of the geodes is their appearance when they are halved and polished. Their crystal formations typically come in a wide variety of colors, from deep purple to pink, blue, and even a silvery crystal color. The formations of the rock itself leave a wavy design in the color, and the crystals on the inside emit a fiery glow. Some thunder eggs that have been found are so large that they have been made into furniture, such as coffee or side tables. Adding a base and a glass top makes the rock into a very interesting and sturdy piece of furniture.
Geodes
It's often difficult to tell what's going to be inside those geodes until you actually split it open, and usually they require some polishing in order for them to be at their full potential when it comes to shine and brilliance.
If you're interested in finding some geodes you need to know where to look or them. Chances are you won't find them in your backyard, unless you live in Utah or Mexico. Other area where Thunder Eggs have been found is Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and the Geode State Park in Henry County, Iowa. Iowa designated the geode as the official state rock in 1967.
Geodes
Rock Hound State Park in Deming New Mexico is open to the public for Rock Hounds of all ages. It is known for its wide variety of mineral specimens due to ancient volcanic activity in the area. Geodes can be found littering the valley floor. Look for round or oval shaped rocks with a lumpy surface similar to the look of a cauliflower. Use your rock hammer and break open the rock. There is no easy way to determine what you have until you break the rock open. Thunder Eggs are also found in the rocky crags of the desert walls. Watch out for snakes and scorpions when reaching into any rocky outcropping.
According to Wikipedia, a large geode the size of a minivan was discovered in Ohio in the early 1900's in an area now known as Crystal Cave. You can actually take tours of this area during the summer. While it's unlikely that you'll find any geodes as large as your vehicle, the point is that they are obviously out there and can be quite valuable.
When searching for thunder eggs it's best to have with you a reliable guide that maps out areas of the dessert or certain cave formations where you may find them. It's also imperative that you pay close attention to your own personal safety and never go spelunking or exploring in the dessert alone and without proper precautions. There are no geodes that you may find that are worth your own personal life and safety.
Happy Treasure Hunting.
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