Rhyolite 25x35 Free Form Oval 8-Inch Chip which has earned it the

which has earned it the nickname Merlin stone

The fibrous asbestos inclusions in the stone give it the flash that inspired its name

It has been discovered with artifacts from cultures of the Neolithic Period

but unlike rubies

These mines are also famous for sourcing North-American Jasper

Rhyolite 25x35 Free Form Oval 8-Inch Chip which has earned it theRhyolite is a volcanic, igneous rock with high silica content. Its name is taken from the Greek word rhyax, meaning a stream of lava. It is chemically identical to Granite, although sometimes mistaken for Jasper. The stone's mossy greens, browns and grays are reminiscent of a rainforest. Metaphysically, Rhyolite is said to light the fire of creativity within the soul and help with self realization.