Llanite Sphere Llanite Rhyolite site Llano Co., Texas, USA...
Llanite Sphere Llanite Rhyolite site Llano Co., Texas, USA Llanite is a unique mineral found only in Llano County, Texas. This ancient igneous rock features distinct patches of blue opalescent Quartz. Blue Quartz is extremely rare making this prized material ideal for lapidary pieces. This dense sphere is further punctuated by pinkish-orange Feldspar which pops off the brown matrix. The conglomerate mix of all these minerals makes this a very visually appealing specimen. This unique piece has been expertly cut and polished, and is in excellent condition, with a natural vein under the polished surface on the reverse side. Overall Measurements: 4.00 inches (10.16 cm) in diameter [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
HID09710052018
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Llanite Sphere Llanite Rhyolite site Llano Co., Texas, USA Llanite is a unique mineral found only in Llano County, Texas. This ancient igneous rock features distinct patches of blue opalescent Quartz. Blue Quartz is extremely rare making this prized material ideal for lapidary pieces. This dense sphere is further punctuated by pinkish-orange Feldspar which pops off the brown matrix. The conglomerate mix of all these minerals makes this a very visually appealing specimen. This unique piece has been expertly cut and polished, and is in excellent condition, with a natural vein under the polished surface on the reverse side. Overall Measurements: 4.00 inches (10.16 cm) in diameter [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
HID09710052018
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