Specimens

Sunstone, the state gemstone of Oregon. 6 pieces.  Sunstone is plagioclase feldspar. Copper inclusions give it a spangled appearance when viewed from the correct direction. Oregon sunstone was made the state gemstone in 1987. At one time it was found most plentifully in southern Norway and southern Sweden. $9
Royalite, which is fluorite, quartz, pyrite and other minerals.  From Colorado.  Haven't worked with this stone but it is said the lapidary potential is good.  2"x2"x1"  $11
Material from what was once an ocean bottom.  Kansas.  4"x4"   $7
Old stock polka dot agate.   4"x3"x3".  The location is near Ashwood Oregon which Wikipedia describes as a ghost town. It was named for Ash Butte which has volcanic ash deposits on its sides. The area was home to the Paiute and Sahaptin, who were forcibly removed. Settlers moved in and raised sheep and cattle. Then Ashwood became a gold and silver mining town, until the minerals ran out. It has now returned to agriculture and ranching. The area is popular with rockhounds.  $7
Fluorite from New Mexico.  Very light weight.  5"x3"x2".  $2
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Mahogany obsidian from Glass Buttes, Oregon.  Weighs 1.5 lb.  $8
Idaho jasper, about one pound.  Largest piece is approx.  4"x4"x1".  $6
Picture jasper.  Weighs slightly less than 2 lbs.  Owyhee River.  3"x2"x7".  $39
Stromatolite, also known as mary ellen jasper, from eastern MN.  2 billion year old fossil.  4 lbs.  $32
Obsidian from California, mostly black.  I sell this to flint knappers and tool makers.  2 lbs.
Obsidian from California, mostly black.  I sell this to flint knappers and tool makers.  2 lbs.  $8

Sodalite from North Carolina.  Larger piece is 2"x3".  $8

Sodalite from North Carolina.  Larger piece is 2"x1.5".  $8
When a former town board decided that farmers could no longer sell rocks or gravel off their property, I immediately began marketing field rock, most of which was dragged in by glaciers.  That board was defeated in the next election.  This one was found in my garden and resembles a potato.  Weighs about a pound.  $8
Stromatolite, also known as mary ellen jasper, from eastern MN.  2 billion year old fossil.  1 lb.  $8