SON357c Sonora Dendritic Cabochon Garnet both Blue Opal and Turquoise

both Blue Opal and Turquoise

The frogs are similar in size and color

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

and a small chalcedony-filled vugg that goes through to the back of the specimen

SON357c Sonora Dendritic Cabochon Garnet both Blue Opal and TurquoiseThis 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