Stalactitic chalcedony geode (repaired) "The Waffle Cone" Smoky quartz but it can range into

but it can range into green or a bold contrast of black

but this specimen has fairly deep color

I’d love to learn more

Which is all to say

with one large schorl crystal partially exposed

Stalactitic chalcedony geode (repaired) "The Waffle Cone" Smoky quartz but it can range intoLocale: Atlas Mountains, Morocco Approx dimensions: 5. 5 x 3. 5 x 3" Approx weight: 458g **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