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Whole & Broken Geodes!
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Geode Field!
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Snowball geode!
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Ice Ice Baby!
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Botryoidal Geode!
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Botryoidal Plume Agate!
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Chalcedony Geode!
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Geode Shot Glass!
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Chalcedony Geode w/opal!
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Geode Cut!
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Geode Cut!
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Plume botryoidal chalcedony nugget!
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Botryoidal slice!
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Plume agate inspection!
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Botryoidal Glow!
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Thundercup glow!
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Thunderegg glow!
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Rabbit Springs Lava Flow!
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Broken Geodes & Thundereggs!
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Whole Thundereggs from Rabbit Springs Lava Flow!
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Thunderegg Nest!
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Square geode!
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Half of a geode!
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Broken geode!
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This half survived Monther Nature!
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Botryoidal Plume Agate!

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A botryoidal formation refers to a mineral structure that resembles a cluster of grapes or small, rounded, and knobby protrusions. Here are some details about botryoidal formations:

Characteristics:
Shape: The term "botryoidal" comes from the Greek word "botryoeides," meaning "grape-like." These formations have a surface that looks like a bunch of grapes.
Texture: They typically have a smooth, rounded surface, which can sometimes be polished to enhance their appearance.

Formation:
Process: Botryoidal formations occur when minerals precipitate from solution in a manner that favors the growth of rounded, nodular shapes. This often happens in cavities or vugs where mineral-rich fluids slowly deposit layers over time.
Common Minerals: Minerals that commonly form botryoidal structures include:
Hematite: Often found in botryoidal forms, giving a shiny, metallic luster.
Malachite: Known for its vibrant green color in botryoidal formations.
Goethite: Can exhibit botryoidal textures, often with a brownish to yellowi

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