SON357c Sonora Dendritic Cabochon Garnet This polished specimen features white

This polished specimen features white and yellow-orange banding with a crystal center

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blue-green jasper with partial egg patterning

The double layer frame is constructed from slightly speckled African Queen Picture Jasper

This polished piece shows yellow banded agate with parallax throughout

SON357c Sonora Dendritic Cabochon Garnet This polished specimen features whiteThis Sonora Dendritic cabochon has a smooth matte finish. It features dark maroon brecciation and dendrites over a pale mauve and tan background. 31mm x 34mm From Sonora, Mexico, this stone is most likely a dolomite as it is softer than jasper and rhyolite. Called Sonora Dendritic for its prevalent dendrites, it typically shows a blue gray or tan colored background with dark maroon to mauve dendrites and sealed fracture lines. Designer Cabochons: The