Chicken Track Jasper Rough – Rolling Hills with Dust Storm Sky – Old Stock Worm Tunnel
This neat Chicken Track Jasper shows rolling hills with a dust storm sky through the cut face. It has been cut on one side, exposing the picture-jasper character. Old stock material with the fossil worm tunnel surface pattern that gave this Oregon classic its distinctive name.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Chicken Track Jasper
• Dimensions: 71mm x 36mm x 36mm (Inches - 2.8" x 1.4" x 1.4")
• Weight: 107 grams (3.8 oz)
• Rarity: Rare
• Origin: Oregon, USA
• Condition: Natural rough, cut on one side
Chicken Track Jasper is old stock material believed to contain fossil worm tunnels, adding paleontological interest to its lapidary appeal. The material shows interesting patterns and colors and can produce picture jasper when cut properly. It gets its distinctive name from the tunnel impressions on the surface that resemble chicken tracks in mud. This Oregon material combines fossil interest with attractive lapidary potential, making it appealing to both fossil collectors and jewelry makers.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
A landscape scene in miniature - rolling hills under what looks like a dust storm sky. Old stock with the signature surface tracks that earned this material its name.
PERFECT FOR
• Cabochon cutting
• Picture jasper collectors
• Display with the cut face out
PHOTO NOTE: All photos are taken wet to show polish potential. The last photo is taken dry to show any natural imperfections or surface features, so please review it before purchasing.
Rough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.