Rock #6504
While cutting Carver Agate Field geodes this summer, I saw what to me was the perfect citrine plume agate geode.
Some explanation: Natural citrine, which is normally a yellow silica (quartz), is quite rare. This is because much of the citrine seen in jewelry today started out as amethyst which was then heat treated to turn it the yellow citrine color. Natural citrine is quite valuable. So if natural citrine is fairly rare, nearly transparent citrine comprising the entire geode is doubly rare.
This citrine geode has added rarity—a perfectly formed golden plume agate. It is also of considerable interest that the nearly transparent citrine allows one to see into the citrine surrounding the geode cavity which glows white from the quartz crystals lining the inside of the cavity. In very bright light, other plumes can be seen deeper in the citrine surrounding the cavity.
Lastly, while fractures in geodes are unfortunately all too common (and correspondingly undesirable), this specimen contains no fractures. What a unique find! What a delight when I cut the stone and realized what I was seeing. I hope you enjoy viewing it.
I would also refer you to a Rock and Gem Magazine article featuring another unique citrine which I called ‘The Unicorn’.
Rock #6505
Rock #6497
Does anyone wonder why the beauty in the rocks/geods is hidden from view for anyone who does not try to examine carefully by cutting it open? Whoever thought of cutting into them as I doubt that the contents of the “rock” ever revealed itself to everyone? So much of life is hidden from view and only those seeking ever get to enjoy all it holds. With that I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
PS I am learning about “rocks”, but mostly geods as I read your writing. Thank you, for sharing!