Stalactitic chalcedony geode piece (repaired) Fossil Cracks in the crust and

Cracks in the crust and broken ends reveal the first generation of growth was an icy clear colorless quartz

This specimen has been inexpertly repaired from at least three pieces

I would love to know more about how these formed

Note: because garden quartz is heavily included

The prefer lower humidity but seemed unbothered by wetter conditions

Stalactitic chalcedony geode piece (repaired) Fossil Cracks in the crust andLocale: Atlas Mountains, Morocco Approx dimensions: 3 x 2. 5 x 1. 5" Approx weight: 178g **Repaired specimen These unusual geodes from Morocco are like small caves lined with stalactites, botryoidal forms, and swirling agate patterns. While commonly called red chalcedony, I find the color is more orange to red orange. Hematite causes this coloration, but later phases of growth (second generation) dont contain hematite inclusions. This creates a