Leopard Spots Malachite and Chrysocolla Specimen sandstone Discovered in 1811 in Greenland

Discovered in 1811 in Greenland

One-of-a-kind fluorite and hematite gem Wandering Bill the Buffalo carving

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

Inclusions are often black carbon deposits

sometimes referred to as sard

Leopard Spots Malachite and Chrysocolla Specimen sandstone Discovered in 1811 in GreenlandReminiscent 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