Agatized Coral | Tampa Bay Barite The natural fossil textures are

The natural fossil textures are beautifully highlighted in a polished tear shaped pendant

caused by natural mineralization that highlights the delicate structure of the plant

2” x 1” and weighs

coral-like structures called flos-ferri

Its name comes from the ancient word for the mallow plant

Agatized Coral | Tampa Bay Barite The natural fossil textures areTampa Bay agatized Coral is formed as a result of silica replacing the original calcium carbonate skeleton of a coral colony with a hard variety of Chalcedony. The process of this replacement creates beautiful cave like structures within the agatized coral. Agatized coral is found primarily in Florida but also some deposits surrounding the state of Florida. This item is 5 x 2 x 7. 5 and weighs 3 pounds 12 ounces