Binghamite

Binghamite (also called silkstone and cuyunite) is a type of chalcedony found only on the Cuyuna Range (near Crosby) in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.

The stone has areas that are highly chatoyant similar to pietersite or tiger's eye.

It is a variety of chalcedony with fibers of goethite or hematite usually in colors of red, gold, and black.

The highest quality binghamite compares with pietersite for color and chatoyancy.

When the stone's pattern is arranged in parallel bands it is called silkstone.