Banded Quartzite
Banded Quartzite. Well defined black, white and clear quartz bands. We just couldn't walk over it, NOT petrified wood (at least we don't think so). This stone has been window cut to ensure banding carries through. Overall size approximately 5" long x 3" wide x 3" high. This specimen weighs 1 pound 8.7 ounces.
Shelf ready, awesome banded stone. Shown dry and in natural daylight. Great size for collectors, artists, or jewelery makers. Would make stunning jewelry!! Guaranteed to be a natural specimen, mined in the Moapa Valley Area of Nevada.
Please note, Quartz and Quartzite are very hard rocks which maybe difficult to work for non-experienced lapidary artists. Use of proper lapidary (wet saw, wet sanders, diamond polishers, etc) maybe required. Color may vary slightly from photos due to lighting and monitor settings.
Return Policy
All our specimens are 100% natural and untreated. Some specimens have been placed in an acid solution to remove staining only. Natural specimens will vary in color and detail, depending on lighting and monitor settings. We will not refund items due to color variation. Our guarantee is to send the exact specimen that was purchased, however if you believe that you did not receive your "mined rock" please email us immediately.
*We photgraph all our rough material WET to show fine details, contrast, and inner coloring. Dry or untreated Rough Specimen colors and details will differ from those shown wet and/or polished. WE DO NOT OIL our rough specimens, we do not store them wet, we do not ship them wet.
** We photgraph all our polished material DRY. Polished stones may have a mirror or matte shine depending on the specimen, and are sold as is. Color and sheen may vary due to lighting and monitor settings. WE DO NOT OIL our polished specimens, we do not store them wet, we do not ship them wet.
***ANY specimen treated with a clear coat, resin coat, or any other enhancement (even for stabilization reasons) will be disclosed in the item description.