🌄 Idaho Sunset Jasper – Cut & Proven Trimmer with Bright Green Pattern
This is a cut and proven trimmer of Idaho Sunset Jasper showing some of the premium bright greens this material is prized for. At 3 oz, this high-grade endcut is manageable for trimming or polishing and comes from a deposit that is now considered depleted—making it an increasingly rare find for collectors.
🔹 Key Features
Material & Origin: Idaho Sunset Jasper, 100% natural, Idaho, USA
Dimensions (Inches): ~2.2″ × 1.5″ × 1.6″
Weight: ~3 oz (approximate)
Unique Characteristics: Premium green coloration, cut and proven trimmer, rare old stock from a depleted deposit
(You will receive the exact piece shown in photos.)
📝 Material Overview, History, and Geology
Idaho Sunset Jasper is a rare jasper found near Challis, Idaho, celebrated for its vibrant green coloration and occasional fire-like plume structures. This material is distinctive among American jaspers for its striking patterns and unique mineral makeup.
With its collectible colors and relative scarcity, Idaho Sunset Jasper quickly gained a following among lapidary artists and collectors. The deposit is no longer actively producing, which has elevated the demand for old stock pieces that showcase the material’s most vivid green tones.
📏 Additional Notes
Natural Stone: This is a piece of natural stone. Being a cut and proven specimen, it has been cut to expose the interior but remains unpolished. Natural pits, fractures, or inclusions are normal and part of its geological character.
Photos: All photos are taken wet to highlight the color and pattern. This piece is not polished.
Collector’s Highlight
A rare cut and proven Idaho Sunset Jasper trimmer with premium green tones—perfect for cutting, polishing, or display from this no-longer-available deposit.