Botryoidal Chalcedony – Large Dome Formation – Maharashtra, India brown Location: Badakshan

Location: Badakshan

spiritual growth

This phenomenon is also known as reversible photochromism

Raquirite forms from pyrobitumen transformations

Botryoidal Chalcedony – Large Dome Formation – Maharashtra, India brown Location: BadakshanA classic specimen of botryoidal chalcedony featuring a well formed larger dome and smaller chalcedony growths. The surface exhibits a smooth, natural luster with a soft reflective quality and subtle translucence. Formed within a volcanic cavity in the Deccan Traps, this piece represents stable silica deposition that allowed for the development of thick, rounded botryoidal forms. Natural surface variation typical of botryoidal chalcedony growth.