Breccia Aventurine — Yakima River Canyon — The Black Lightning

It was our first trip into Yakima Canyon. Drought year, water was low. We waded in and stared straight down at the riverbed until the sun went down and hauled 40 pounds out. The Yakima Story →

This came off the butt end of the same raw as The Dark Horse. When we cut the other face it went black. We figured this end would do the same. It didn't. It came off the wheel grey, with dark veining that reads almost black but isn't — there's a green in there, deep and cold, that you only catch in the right light. We just looked at it for a minute. Top drilled it and that was that. The Yakima Canyon Collection →

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The Stone
Type: Breccia Aventurine
Origin: Yakima River Canyon, Washington
Dimensions: 32 x 21 x 6 mm
Finish: High Polish
Mohs: 6.5–7
One of a Kind: Yes

Ready to Wear
Top drilled. Ready for a bail and cord.

— Bob & Janyce, Rockhound Studio, Spokane Valley WA