Approximate Measurements: Material - Agatized Coral - Chalcedony
Weight - 2 ounces Location - Tampa Bay, Florida
Length - 3.25 inches
Width - 1.5 inches
Depth - 1/2 inch
Here is a beautiful and entrancing Tampa Bay Fossilized 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. 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 botryoidal lumps with a druzy surface within the chamber. The flattened area has been polished to near perfection. The pastel shade are surrounded by the wonderfully contrasting powdered white of the outer coral. The combination of hues is mesmerizing. The interior looks almost like it is breathing. This is a collectors piece on several levels.
An acrylic display stand will be included.