Add a unique piece of volcanic artistry to your collection with this Rhyolite slab from Hatch, NM. Showcasing soft desert tones in elegant swirls and fine banding, this piece is perfect for collectors, lapidarists, or display.
Mineral Name: Rhyolite
Size Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.3 inches
Weight: 73 grams
Condition: Cut slab with natural edge
Origin: Hatch, New Mexico, USA
Chemical Family: Igneous Rock
Composition: Primarily Quartz, Feldspar, Biotite
Color: Beige, Mauve, Lavender, with Black Dendritic Inclusions
Formation: Rapidly cooled lava rich in silica
Hardness: 6–7 on Mohs scale
Nickname: “Desert Bloom Stone”
Note: Some photographs were taken while the specimen was wet to enhance its natural colors.
