Hoffs Rock Shop: Cabochons and faceted stones

CABOCHONS AND FACETED STONES

Very good 8x10 cabochon collection. Montana moss. $9

Tiger eye cabochons, 6x8. $3

Irregular cabochon, very close to 18x13. Labradorite. $2

Opal triplets and fragments, paua shell, abalone, blue agate, amethyst, misc. $7

Collection of top notch 10x12 moss agate cabs. $10

Scenic black and white Montana moss cabs, mostly 6x8 and 4x6. $4

Large collection of 6x4 moss agate cabs with "horizon" lines. $8

Turquoise, chrysocolla, aventurine, jade, green moss. Various small sizes. $3

Amber colored moss agates, 6x4. Very nice. $12

Exquisite, glossy cab, 20x30, that I have labeled Minnesota agate because I believe that's what it is. $15

Odd oversized cabochon. $3.50

Agate eyes. $10 each

48x38 Mexican material, giant cabochon. $16

Perfect cabochon for oval dinner ring. 18x10. Sodalite. $8

Collection of 8x10 mother of pearl cabochons. $18

Aventurine: This is the green variety of quartzite (technically a rock, not a mineral). By metaphysicists it is considered an all purpose �healing stone� that promotes general well being and health. These two matched rounds would make a nice set of earrings. Approx. 20 mm $5.50

Sodalite. 30x20. $7

Sodalite. 18x13. $3

Dark green jade. 18x13mm. $2.50

Montana moss agate: Formed millions of years ago by volcanic activity, the highly prized Montana moss agate is often found in the alluvial gravel deposits of the Yellowstone River. This 42x14mm example is affordably priced because of a slight flaw. $10

People who see patterns in Montana moss agates would find a flying bird at the center of this 25x18mm stone. $20

Emerald colored synthetic spinel. 10x8. $4

Yellow spinel. $4

Four stones, assorted small sizes. $4

Three golden spinel stones. $3.50

Three dark blue (almost black) 18x13 tigereye cabochons/ $3

Hard to find tigereye rectangle. Setting for a man's ring. 8x12. $3.50

Below are some extraordinary cabochons I obtained in trade this summer from two of the most helpful, pleasant "rockhounds" I have ever had the pleasure to meet.

Teardrop Montana moss agate. 43mmx24mm approx. dimensions. $20

Montana moss agate arrow head shaped. 100 mm in length. $40

Lovely, even pattern. 15mmx57mm. Moss agate. $20

Agate rectangle, perfect polish on all faces. $1.50

goldstone cab: Man made stone. 10mm diameter. $2.50

gray agate: Matched pair of blue gray stones, 13x18mm, with perfect polish. $4.50

white opal: It is impossible to do justice to this opal in a photograph. Its fire is not loud but it is very even. And the stone itself is perfect and symmetrical. Almost like a soft, glowing pearl. 8x10mm. $40