Leopard Skin Rhyolite Lapidary Cutting Rough Chunk Kaleidascope All lapidary rough photos are

All lapidary rough photos are generally taken wet with water unless otherwise specified

The scientific name of these are Metasequoia occidentalis

your jaw can drop

It takes an excellent polish and generally cuts fracture free

Here is a gorgeous box of Red Ribbon Obsidian showing some gorgeous red banding that will create some captivating cabochons

Leopard Skin Rhyolite Lapidary Cutting Rough Chunk Kaleidascope All lapidary rough photos areLeopard Skin Rhyolite is a depleted volcanic rhyolite formation that tends to be very solid and takes a great polish! It is well known for its oolitic like appearance of tiny orb like structures, and its blend of an interesting pattern and colors which form leopard print like patterns. This material is getting pretty hard to come by, and when you see it, you certainly don't want to pass it up! Leopard Skin Rhyolite tends to work up very well! Photos