An unusual natural banded chert/flint specimen displaying striking cream, terracotta and reddish-brown colouration.
The piece features a pale cream to grey microcrystalline silica-rich centre surrounded by contrasting rusty red, brown and ochre areas, likely produced by natural iron-oxide staining and weathering. Distinct darker bands form around the lighter interior, giving the specimen an attractive layered appearance.
One surface shows a smoother freshly exposed interior, while other areas retain the more weathered natural outer material.
Details:
- Natural chert/flint specimen
- Weight: 24g
- Raw, unpolished
- Cream, grey, terracotta and reddish-brown colouring
- Natural iron-oxide staining and banding
- Weathered outer cortex
- Individual specimen pictured
- You will receive the exact piece shown
Natural fractures, cleavage, inclusions, matrix and irregular edges are present. Please study all photographs carefully as they show the exact specimen you will receive.
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