Description
An interesting specimen featuring botryoidal chalcedony that formed in a volcanic vesicle within basalt. The chalcedony domes reflect growth within the vesicle cavity.
Bottom and side surfaces are cut and ground using the traditional techniques of the basalt miners in the Deccan Trap region. Collection flea bite chips on several domes, near top edge is a chip.
Key Features:
· Chalcedony-lined former volcanic vesicle
· Vertical botryoidal dome growth
Dimensions:
73 x 40 x 58 mm 236 grams
Locality:
Chhattapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra, India