🪨 Kaleidoscope Jasper Rough – Rare Tapestry Deposit Fossil Pattern Trimmer
This is a rough trimmer of Kaleidoscope Jasper that appears to be from the original Tapestry Deposit, one of the most visually complex and high-grade fossil-based varieties this material had to offer. It shows the kind of intricate, organic pattern that made this deposit legendary before it was fully depleted. At 8 oz, this rare piece has great potential for cutting or collecting, and its tight size makes it manageable for smaller trim saws or preform work.
🔹 Key Features
Material & Origin: Kaleidoscope Jasper, 100% natural, Oregon, USA
Dimensions: ~3.1″ × 2.4″ × 1.3″ (inches – approximate)
Weight: ~8 oz (approximate)
Unique Characteristics: Original Tapestry Deposit, organic fossil-based pattern, highly collectible and rare rough
(You will receive the exact piece shown in photos.)
📝 Description
Kaleidoscope Jasper is a rare and visually diverse jasper from Oregon, known for its incredible range of colors, formations, and organic inclusions. Unlike traditional seam or vein jaspers, Kaleidoscope was found in small, isolated pockets—sometimes just feet apart—making it extremely difficult and unproductive to mine. This scarcity contributed to the low volume that ever reached the market.
Many varieties of Kaleidoscope are believed to be bog wood formations, often containing fossilized organic debris, including wood fragments and other plant material. With over a dozen known varieties discovered across different deposits, every Kaleidoscope stone is truly one-of-a-kind.
Some varieties are more rhyolitic in texture and may contain natural pits or fractures, while others are highly silicated and take an excellent polish. Because of its immense variation, it’s important to inspect each piece carefully—but more often than not, the patterns are so stunning that collectors and lapidarists consider it well worth the effort to work around any flaws.
The original mine was operated by Dale Rhode, and each year of digging revealed exciting new varieties, many of which are now considered fully depleted. Kaleidoscope Jasper remains one of the most collectible and iconic American jaspers on the market today.
đź“Ź Additional Notes
Natural Stone: Expect natural fractures, inclusions, or pits formed during its creation — these are part of its geological character, not defects.
Photos: All images are photographed wet to simulate polished appearance and show potential. There is no dry photo for rough material.
Collector’s Highlight
Tapestry Deposit material is nearly impossible to find—this is an ultra-rare chance to own a slice of Kaleidoscope Jasper history.
