Rain-forest jasper or Rain-forest Rhyolite is a volcanic rock composed primarily of quartz and other minerals to give it its color. The name Rain-forest jasper was derived from the impressionistic patterns resembling the foliage and tree rounds from a rain-forest. Rain-forest Rhyolite has been very hard to find commercially. It was mined exclusively in Queensland, Australia. There is some suspicion that the deposit has been mined out.

With a little bit of imagination, you can see a lot in this specimen. It all depends on the orientation of the stone; birds, native dancers, village on a mountain to name a few. The colors are primarily shades of green with an amber irregular shape off center.

The stone is cut in a smaller Tear Drop or Pear with both an upper and lower girdle to facilitate setting the stone. The cabochon is polished to a high vitreous luster.

The cabochon is ideal for a pendant , bracelet and/or statement piece.

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