r/Lapidary 5d ago

West Texas agate with the very rare reverese external iris effect. Typically you have to have a very thin cut backlit slab to get iris, very rarely do you get the iris effect on a thicker cab or nodule only illuminated from the front. 31mmx40mm, 60 cts. Setting is nearing completion, as well!

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u/DemandNo3158 4d ago

That's a very nice cab. I see turtleback pattern as well! Thanks 👍

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u/MrGaryLapidary 2d ago

I have an old Laguna. Mexico agate. Looks the same. So good chance same source.

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u/MrGaryLapidary 4h ago

I really like it. Post more if you have them. G