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Agatized / Crystalized Coral? Key West, Florida


Kelleyack

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I was in Key West about a month ago during some pretty strong winds. Tons of coral had washed up on the beach, much of which was crystalized. I am curious if the process of it forming the crystals is similar to the agatized coral that you find in the Tampa area (like in the first picture)? I have a little of that from a trip to Tampa a year ago but can't find any information about crystalized coral in the Keys. Most of the coral in the bowl pictured is crystalized but it is difficult to see the crystals so I took some close ups with the microscope. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you! Kelley :)

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I know nothing about coral, but those are really cool looking especially the one with crystal blueberries ;)

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I know nothing about coral, but those are really cool looking especially the one with crystal blueberries ;)

If you google Agatized coral you can see some really cool ones. I would love to go back to the Tampa area to really look for some, I didn't know about it until we were leaving and we found just a little. It is gorgeous!

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Most of the fossil coral in the Keys is composed of calcite.

Thank you! I couldn't find anything about it but knew it was really pretty. :)

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