White Buffalo Cabochon (backed), 7.60 cts.

Teardrop cut.  Black chert in the most luscious white dolomite stone. Polished to a vitreous (glassy) luster on the dome and sides. Flat, matte finish back with a beveled edge. You will receive the exact gemstone shown in photos Weight: 7.60 caratsLength: 22.99 mmWidth: 9.98 mmHeight: 4.83 mm Species: Dolomite--Variety: -Trade Name(s): White Buffalo Stone, White Buffalo Turquoise*Origin: Nevada, USAEnhancement(s): (ASBL) Backed The trade name “White Buffalo” is used to identify the material that comes from the Tonopah, Nevada mine owned by the Otteson family. The white stone is surrounded by black and brown flint-like chert (an opaque variety of quartz) which creates beautiful patterns. The stone appears in veins, is as hard as turquoise (Mohs hardness scale of 5.5 to 7.5) and cuts and polishes like turquoise. Although often called “White Turquoise,” White Buffalo is not Turquoise at all. In fact, it is a long way from it. The main mineral is Calcite, but depending on the crystalline s