A gemstone recently discovered inside of volcanic rock could reportedly be worth thousands due to its uncanny resemblance to Cookie Monster from “Sesame Street.”

Recovered from the Rio Grande do Sul region of Brazil by gemologist Lucas Fassari in November 2020, according to Kennedy News and Media, photos of the agate have since gone viral.

“Mike Bowers of California, who is the current owner of the sweet piece, posted a video of himself opening the unassuming rock on Jan. 16, which is backed by the Muppet’s famous ditty, ‘C is for Cookie,’” The Huffington Post’s Elyse Wanshel reports. “The video begins with Bowers holding what looks to be a dull stone. But when he splits it open, the viewer is dazzled with blue quartz crystals topped by what looks like the wide eyes and a gaping smile of the beloved cookie-inhaling character.

Bowers reportedly told Kennedy News, “I think this is probably the most perfect Cookie Monster out there...I have seen others but here you have it complete on both sides.”

He added, “This is very unusual. There are a few famous agates out there: the owl, the scared face. There are many approximate ones but it is rare to find one so well defined like this.”

Bowers also told the outlet that he was offered more than $10,000 “by five different buyers” for the gemstone.

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