in 1576 by Spanish explorers

B - 36x30 mm - 26

Origin: Mined in Bou Beker

One side of the specimen is covered with olive green siderite crystals and small druzy pyrite while the other side is mainly covered with quartz and albite

This gives a plaid effect that is unique to microcline among the feldspars

Ruby Zoisite Lion Carving | Unheated, Natural, Fluorescent | 306.2 gr | Tanzania Eudialyte in 1576 by Spanish explorersThis colorful carved gemstone sculpture, utilizing the naturally occurring maroon ruby and pale green zoisite combination, depicts a mighty lion. The artist from Thailand has sculpted the lion in a set position providing some nice detail and optimizing the color for the shape of the sculpture. Ruby is the second hardest stone after diamond so few artists have managed to successfully work this mineral since it requires a very advanced technique for