Opalised Palmwood & Fossilised Alien Skin :-)

[nssian]

Well, OK maybe its more likely a type of jade than Fossilised alien skin 
 However, these are strange, any ideas 

[Jamo]

No idea of stone on left. One on right could be petrified fern. Any chance of another photo with the stone wet to bring out colour/pattern.

Where were these found, this may also give an indication.

[Mouse]

No idea of stone on left. One on right could be petrified fern. Any chance of another photo with the stone wet to bring out colour/pattern.

Where were these found, this may also give an indication.

I'm with you on these Jamo. The right one looks like the base of a fern, but need more info on the left one. Texture ??. Colours ??  Size ??

[tinker]

The one on the left looks like Epidote to me have found some similar rock down my way.

[nssian]

Testure is almost slippery. Size is 70mm x 40 mm aprox. Colors are as you see them, looks bronzed with the olive green markings. Grades to a deep green on the other side. I will do more photos later. To my eye it is quite beautiful and intreaging in its natural state. I will probably cut and polish (flat lap) the back & use a fine polish (14,000) and a buff on the front to bring out the natural colour and pattern.
I have found so much unique stone since I have been out here that it has ignited my interest in lapidary over the past 10mths. However I leave the Roma district on Monday to return to FNQ.
 I do so However, with a much keener eye and a new found form of artistic expression through stone 
PS: Thanks Tinker, I will look Epidote  up !

[tinker]

nssain,  If you have a look in my gallery, I have a section named "Epidote I think", have a look at them mate and see if they are similar to your specimen.

Regards   Tinker

[Aussie Sapphire]

Here is the link for Tinker's Epidote gallery:
http://aussielapidaryforum.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;cat=113;u=394

One example: