{"product_id":"polished-leopard-stone-free-forms-x-9-from-zimbabwe","title":"Polished Leopard Stone Free Forms x 9 From Zimbabwe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003eA NOTE FROM NICK\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA tray of 9 polished Leopard Stone free forms. These are polished from the finest material of this unique Zimbabwean Serpentine variety. The attractive black spotting is quite rare, only about 10% of the mined rough yields well defined black dots in the desirable green-yellow matrix. Very nice pieces. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeopard Stone – A Unique Serpentine Gem with Captivating Patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLeopard Stone, a stunning serpentine gem from the Nyanga region of eastern Zimbabwe, is known for its striking black spots against a pale green background. This rare gem features bold, eye-catching patterns, making it a true geological wonder. Historically used in Shona art carvings, the traditional art of polishing Leopard Stone had faded, but expert Zimbabwean lapidaries have recently revived this craft. Our newly polished pieces are now available, offering something truly unique for any collection or retail space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT MINERALS \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydrous Magnesium Silicate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT FEATURES \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonoclinic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT COLOUR \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBlack, Green, Yellow\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMOHS HARDNESS SCALE\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e3 to 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DATA \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLocality = Nyanga, Zimbabwe\u003cbr\u003eGrade = A Grade\u003cbr\u003eSize = 71 - 87 mm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LEOPARD STONE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50133888860353,"sku":"181-704-260410BM","price":2189.6,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2066\/6451\/files\/181704_4.jpg?v=1776263106","url":"https:\/\/www.toprocks.com\/products\/polished-leopard-stone-free-forms-x-9-from-zimbabwe","provider":"Toprock Gemstones and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}