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Mookaite Oncolite Large Sphere CW600S

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Mookiate Oncolite Large Sphere CW600S
$679.00
Unique, one-off Mookiate Oncolite Large Sphere to add to your very own collection. This piece is from the Kennedy Ranges in Western Australia. Weight: approximately 3000 grams Diameter: approximately 14cm.
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Mookaite (or Mookaite Jasper) is a unique, vibrant, and highly sought-after gemstone that is directly tied to a geological formation known as the Windalia Radiolarite in Western Australia. It is a silicified sedimentary rock of Lower Cretaceous age (approx. 145-66 million years ago). An oncolite is a sedimentary rock structure composed of concentric layers of algal growth (oncoids), similar to stromatolites but generally spherical. The Windalia Radiolarite area is noted for containing unusual oncolite and stromatolitic-like structures. Mookaite is a specifically silicified, highly colorful variety of the broader Windalia Radiolarite geological unit, which also features oncolite-like structures, and is found exclusively in Western Australia. As a material formed from the remains of microscopic life from ancient seas (specifically the Windalia Radiolarite and related formations), this material represents a deep connection to Earth's history, grounding, and stability. The spiritual meanings are deeply tied to grounding, ancient wisdom, and deep emotional healing.