Bicolor sputnik aragonite, large Agate one can see fine needle-like

one can see fine needle-like growth that is difficult to capture on camera

the layers resemble The Monster that Challenged the World (1957)

and yellow iron staining along some breaks

but it is an excellent piece for studying the details—best for someone with good eyesight

Bicolor sputnik aragonite, large Agate one can see fine needle-likeLocale: Morocco Approx dimensions: 5. 25 x 2. 5" Approx weight: 568g 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 is long, formed of multiple rounded forms and flat on one side so it stands well for display. There are a lot of areas of broken crystals,