Birdseye Rhyolite Slab - Orbicular Pattern with High Silica

Birdseye Rhyolite Slab - Gorgeous Orbicular Pattern - Old Stock Original Deposit

This stunning old stock slab of Birdseye Rhyolite features a gorgeous orb-like pattern with a high silica content making it very solid. This slab is going to produce some spectacular cabochons of this nearly impossible to find original deposit material from Mexico.

SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Birdseye Rhyolite
• Dimensions: 99mm x 45mm x 5mm (Inches - 3.9" x 1.8" x 0.2")
• Weight: 42 grams (1.48 oz)
• Rarity: Rare
• Origin: Mexico
• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project

Birdseye Rhyolite is a volcanic rhyolite featuring attractive colorations and impressive orbicular eye-like patterns that give it its name. Mined in Mexico, the original deposits have reportedly been exhausted. Birdseye Rhyolite tends to be quite solid and takes an excellent polish for jewelry.

WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The high silica content in this slab means it is exceptionally solid and will take an excellent polish. This is original deposit material from exhausted mines, making it increasingly valuable.

PERFECT FOR
• Cabochon cutting
• Display specimens
• Collectors of depleted materials

PHOTO NOTE: All photos are taken wet to show polish potential. The last photo is taken dry to show any natural imperfections or surface features, so please review it before purchasing.

This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.