Welcome to the Red
Rose Rock Shop & Dick's Rock Museum
"Rough Rock U-Z" page.
Here
you will find rough
rocks from around the World!
Most
of our rough rock is used in landscaping, fountains, aquariums, waterfalls,
rock gardens and other landscaping projects, and for the metaphysical
properties. We also offer rough rock
that is often used for ornamental purposes such as carvings, bookends, spheres,
in jewelry, and is great rough for cabbing.
Unless
otherwise noted, all rough rock is priced per pound and the image is
representative of the material on hand.
For
specific requests, please write in the "Add
Comments About Your Order"
during checkout and we will do our very best
to meet your needs.
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White Quartz

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$2.00/lb
The
white variety of quartz, also called milky or snow quartz, gets its color
by tiny fluid inclusions of gas or liquid trapped during the crystal
formation. It is a silicon dioxide and has a hardness of 7.
This white quartz is from India.
The
name "quartz" comes from the German "Quarz", other
sources also say the name is from the Saxon word "Querkluftertz"
meaning "cross-vein ore." White
quartz was once used for tool-making, in ceremony and is frequently found
placed around stone circles and grave sites.
Metaphysically
speaking, quartz is an amplifier and known as "the stone of power." It is said to be a master healer, stimulating the immune system and
balancing the body. White quartz in particular, brings good fortune, is a calming and
soothing stone and is often used for purification. It is known to be
beneficial for the immune system.
Please
contact us for wholesale orders on this product.
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Yellow
Serpentine

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$2.00/lb
Yellow
Serpentine is a hydrous magnesium silicate, and varies in color from pale
yellow to yellow-green with spots or veins of black, and has a hardness from
3 to 5.
Serpentine
comes from various places throughout
the world, but this yellow serpentine comes from
Nevada and is good rough for
cabbing.
The
name Serpentine, comes from its color and mottled scaly appearance from the
Latin "serpentinus," meaning serpent rock, and may refer to the belief
that this stone is a cure for snake-bite.
Metaphysically
speaking, serpentine is known for awakening the kundalini, working for the
greater good, balancing emotions and past lives. It is said to be protective against snakebites and poisons,
eliminates parasitic infections, helps with calcium and magnesium
assimilation, replenishes energy and treats diabetes and hypoglycemia.

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Zebra Stone

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$2.00/lb
Zebra
Stone, also called zebra marble, is actually layers of black and white
dolomitic marble, giving it the striped appearance. It is a beautiful stone that takes a nice high polish and has a
hardness of 6 to 7.
This Zebra stone comes from Utah
and is
great rough for cabbing.
The
name Zebra Stone visibly comes from the black and white striped patterns,
which are very distinct and imitate the stripes of a zebra.
Metaphysically
speaking, Zebra Stone is known to bring compassion and understanding for
others, helps to see beyond the superficial and know the loving spirit that
exists inside. It is said to help stimulate energy, stamina and endurance, and
encourages us to just enjoy the experience of living - now. It is also used to treat bone, teeth and gum issues, as well as
vitamin deficiencies, muscle spasms and heart palpitations.

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