Bicolor sputnik aragonite, medium "Double Scoop" Rhyolite It grows sculptural elongated points

It grows sculptural elongated points like a spindle with nice striations

The piece is near-opaque with inclusions

best viewed in dark conditions with a strong 365nm UV light

These unusual geodes from Morocco are like small caves lined with stalactites

Bicolor sputnik aragonite, medium "Double Scoop" Rhyolite It grows sculptural elongated pointsLocale: Morocco Approx dimensions: 3. 25 x 2" Approx weight: 295g This variety of aragonite clusters earns its trade name from the resemblance to the Sputnik satellite, with crystals protruding out in all directions. The bicolor variety grows crystals that are red brown and a grayish white color. This piece has two large connected spheres like two scoops of ice cream. It has well formed crystals in a good bicolor balance on one side, and the other