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Identity HelpCalcite sand rose from North Carolina?

3rd Jul 2017 15:30 UTCadam rackham

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Collected from Polk County North Carolina. I have found many similar specimens. I am quite curious of their rarity/value


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3rd Jul 2017 15:49 UTCBob Harman

Slightly iron stained druzy calcite (favored) or quartz lining an irregular vug. No matter which one, very little value.....maybe $5 - $10. Any value is only what someone else is willing to pay you to own what is now yours.

Cheers......BOB

3rd Jul 2017 16:38 UTCadam rackham

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Thanks Bob!

It's not iron staining the crystals have a honey (ish) color! the material the crystals line appears to be calcite as well and can get very flower like.

3rd Jul 2017 16:39 UTCadam rackham

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3rd Jul 2017 17:56 UTCReiner Mielke Expert

Calcite like that typically fluoresces yellowish white under UV light you should check it. Either way it isn't worth much.

3rd Jul 2017 19:41 UTCWayne Corwin

Adam

Welcome to Mindat!

Bob & Reiner are correct,,, not worth much,,,, but, don't stop looking, if you find a large pocket, the crystals may get really nice.

7th Jul 2017 21:18 UTCadam rackham

Thanks for the help guys!

8th Jul 2017 01:16 UTCWayne Corwin

Adam


Broken down into just pieces of the crystal pockets are always good to give to school children to spark their intrest in minerals.

They are worth that at least !

8th Jul 2017 04:26 UTCGregg Little 🌟

Adam;


The structures in your specimen have a resemblance to a very fossiliferous (shells?) stone or coquina. If it is completely silicified, there would be no reaction to acids.


Fossils also are a good catalyst to foster an interest in earth sciences.
 
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