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Tabasco Geodes are the world\u2019s smallest geode formation. \u00a0They\u2019re found near the town of\u00a0Tabasco<\/em>, southwest of Zacatecas, Mexico. Set in Sterling Silver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Geodes are stones with a secret\u2013at first glance, they seem like nothing more than the grey rocks you might see on walk around your neighborhood. Then\u2013crack!\u2013once they\u2019re broken open, they reveal their inner beauty: a tiny cave filled with some of the world\u2019s most spectacular, colorful crystals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geodes are formed when there are pockets of air within rocks. This often happens after volcanic eruptions when lava cools around air bubbles. These pockets leave space for groundwater to seep in. But the water itself doesn\u2019t produce geodes\u2013it brings along minerals which stay in the rock even after the water evaporates. The minerals then start to build on each other to form crystals. It can take thousands or even millions of years for these crystals to form. The larger the crystals are, the older the geode is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same minerals that form crystals can give them their glorious colors. Additional elements can also make their way into the mix and provide their own unique shades. Iron will give crystals a red or purple color, titanium will create blue, nickel or chromium leads to green, and manganese produces pink crystals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While geodes can be naturally colorful some are artificially dyed. These dyed stones often have a brighter, more intense color than what appears naturally. Why do people dye geodes? Colorful geodes tend to sell well and can be a cheap way to imitate rare stones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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