Leopard Skin Rhyolite Lapidary Cutting Rough Chunk Kaleidascope and Lace agate resembles a

and Lace agate resembles a stalactite formation

It takes an excellent polish and generally cuts fracture free

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

The scientific name of these are Metasequoia occidentalis

Leopard Skin Rhyolite Lapidary Cutting Rough Chunk Kaleidascope and Lace agate resembles aLeopard 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