Approximate Measurements:
Weight - 7 ounces Material - Agatized Coral - Chalcedony
Length - 4.25 inches Location - Tampa Bay, Florida
Width - 3 inches
Depth - 1 inches
Here is a beautiful and entrancing open half of Tampa Bay Coral.
It was in a private collection for years, and I was able to obtain a few pieces from the person who got it. I found it at this years Tucson Gem & Mineral Show.
Tampa Bay coral is rare to find today, especially one of this size and quality. The last time I obtained any for eBay was 20 years ago. The dredging process that would uncover these is no longer used in the Tampa Bay. This is a fossilized coral from 20 - 30 million years ago. As is clearly seen, there is a dramatic field of eerie light blue botryoidal lumps with a druzy surface in the center of the chamber. The flattened area has been polished to near perfection. The deep blues give this coral an other worldly feel. This is a collectors piece on several levels.
An acrylic display stand will be included.