Jet is decomposed wood from millions of years ago that changed under extreme pressure. It's not considered a mineral but a mineraloid. Examples of mineraloids include coal, glass and obsidian. Real jet when exposed to a flame burns like coal and gives off a coal-like smell producing some soot. Indigenous cultures in the Southwest regionally mined jet for jewelry and weaponry. Huge jet deposits are found in the San Juan Basin of New Mexico. A famous jet deposit is known as Acoma jet for the Acoma Pueblo. Brian Yatsattie's gentle yet commanding Medicine-Bear has been sculpted from rich jet and elegantly incised for a furry coat. Eyes are from turquoise inlays. About 3 3/4" long, 1" wide and 3 1/2" tall.
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