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Oil Shale tumbled
Oil Shale tumbled

Oil Shale tumbled

Oil Shale tumbled

A species of Oil Shale

Oil Shale tumbled is can be banded or veined grey, black, and brown in color. The wholly dark grey and black specimens are sought after for jewelry. Oil Shale tumbled is found across the world but specifically the USA, Estonia, China, and Brazil. It is used for ornamental stones, and embedded into jewelry.

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