Ricolite*

A variety of serpentine with bands of talc that give it it's beautiful pattern.  This is the rare, more popular dark green variety.  It comes from Ash Creek Canyon Quarry, Ash Creek, Ricolite District, Grant Co., New Mexico. Very tight banding that takes a good polish. -WET pic.-(3"x2"/3.2 oz./7mm thick) no fractures...nice cutter