After seeing GarScale’s really wild Manning Fused Glass, I was reminded of this material. So, here’s a little teaser for you. What is it?
Apart from its generally accepted name, it’s sometimes referred to as “XXXX agate” (under at least two different names) although it’s not actually an agate.
It’s extremely hard and used in the jewellery trade because it makes beautiful cabochons when cut and polished.
The original sources (in America) are now exhausted and the limited supplies of remaining material can only be obtained by trade or purchase.
If you recognise it immediately, then be kind enough to say no more than “I know” so that others can have some guesses.
Apart from its generally accepted name, it’s sometimes referred to as “XXXX agate” (under at least two different names) although it’s not actually an agate.
It’s extremely hard and used in the jewellery trade because it makes beautiful cabochons when cut and polished.
The original sources (in America) are now exhausted and the limited supplies of remaining material can only be obtained by trade or purchase.
If you recognise it immediately, then be kind enough to say no more than “I know” so that others can have some guesses.
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