Lions Paw 6mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Coated also known as Herkimer Diamond

also known as Herkimer Diamond

as well as a prismatic quality that differentiates it from other varieties of Moonstone

Fire Opal and Black Opal with spectacular play of color are now being found in these areas

While fairly nondescript under normal lighting conditions

it was named after Robert Carl Sticht the manager of the mine

Lions Paw 6mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Coated also known as Herkimer DiamondThe lion's paw scallop is a species that consists of large scallop shells with ridges and bumps that have a rough texture. The shell is known for its distinct knobs on the ridges. The Lions Paw ranges in colors from red to orange and also purple. The shell's common name is derived from its appearance, the color, and the knobs giving it some visual similarities to the paw of a lion.