Leopard Skin Rhyolite Lapidary Cutting Rough Chunk Kaleidascope Some are also suitable for

Some are also suitable for knapping arrowheads

your jaw can drop

The scientific name of these are Metasequoia occidentalis

which is where the red and black coloration originates

It takes an excellent polish and generally cuts fracture free

Leopard Skin Rhyolite Lapidary Cutting Rough Chunk Kaleidascope Some are also suitable forLeopard 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