Leopard Spots Malachite and Chrysocolla Specimen sandstone Picasso Marble is found in

Picasso Marble is found in Utah

mirror-bright flecks of iron sulfide that catch the light and add an unexpected metallic shimmer to the stone’s otherwise matte surface

sometimes referred to as sard

Solar Ray Rutile on Hematite shows off very nice Golden Rutile in a matrix of Hematite

Size Approximately: 2" x 2" x 1/2"

Leopard Spots Malachite and Chrysocolla Specimen sandstone Picasso Marble is found inReminiscent of the pattern of Leopard spots within the pattern of the Malachite. This very unusual patterning is striking and intriguing. This palm sized Malachite also has a bit of brighter Chrysocolla. The stone's name is from the Greek word for "mallow", a green herb. It was used as a mineral pigment in green paints (Malachite pigment is found in the paintings of Egyptian tombs) eye shadows, and adornment. Malachite is extensively mined at King