What the hell is Fordite anyway? Would you believe car paint? It's true.
This "stone" is not a stone at all, but layers upon layers of paint from the spray booths in automotive factories which has been gathered up by lapidary enthusiasts and turned into cabochons.
Also known as Detroit Agate or Motor Agate, this material is considered eco-friendly as it is an up-cycled material that otherwise would have been tossed in the trash. This stone always boasts an array of fun and interesting colors, but the most sought after stones are those which have vintage or famous colors like the paints from say the 60s or from Corvette factories.
Definitely a weird but cool material suitable for a wide range of jewelry and projects.
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