Turkish Stick Agate Slab Lapidary Stone Slice Cut Rock

Turkish Stick Agate is a rare form of Pseudomorph Agate. It is believed to be agate-replaced crystals and is from Ankara, Turkey. This unique form of agate creates a tube-like needle formation that really creates a captivating scene that can create some crazy cabochons! It is a very hard stone to mine, with a small amount of yield compared to the high demand on the lapidary market. It's very easy to see why this stone is so popular!  

Measurements (inches - longest - approx): 3.7 x 2.2 x .29

The last photo has been taken dry so that you may see any defects. The other images were taken wet to simulate a polish.