Approximate Measurements: Material - Agatized Coral - Chalcedony
Weight - 3.6 ounces Location - Tampa Bay, Florida
Length - 5.25 inches
Width - 1.5 inches
Depth - 1.25 inches
Here is a pastel colored, entrancing Tampa Bay Coral matching pair. This was cut in half to reveal a beautiful world within. 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 this size. The last time I obtained any for eBay was 20 years ago. The dredging process that would uncover these is no longer used in Tampa Bay. This is a fossilized coral from 20 - 30 million years ago. The surfaces look like semi-translucent marble. They have been polished to perfection. Both halves when opened reveal a mesmerizing world of chambers and textures and hues. On one half is a larger chamber with boytroidal surfaces of white to yellow to blue/gray. The other half is the same but on a smaller scale. This is a collectors piece on several levels.
A pair of acrylic display stands will be included.