Afghan Jade hand-carved Lion 117*30*70mm 263g Optical Calcite Naturally occurring Sardonyx is uncommon

Naturally occurring Sardonyx is uncommon and much is dyed

Quartz power

This piece combines the self-expression properties of Yooperlite with the symbolism of the woman's torso goddess figure

Mineral group: sulphides

The black inclusions may be plentiful or scarce

Afghan Jade hand-carved Lion 117*30*70mm 263g Optical Calcite Naturally occurring Sardonyx is uncommonLion's roar This onyx Afghan Jade hand carved Lion 117*30*70mm weighs 263g. The lion was hand carved by Lawrence Riaz from the translucent Afghan Jade Onyx found in Pakistan. Afghan Jade is a form of Serpentine named after one of the main countries where it is mined. In Pakistan, it is often referred to as onyx, especially the whiter and more translucent varieties. The lion is a Buddhist symbol, representing the lion's roar power of the Buddha's