Mookaite Jasper Slab – Bright Red with Peach and Pink Tones – Australia Black Dendrites
Gorgeous bright red Mookaite with peach and pink shading and striking black dendritic material creates a captivating scene. This Australian material from near Mooka Creek features remarkable color blending and should take a quality polish for distinctive cabochons.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Material: Natural Mookaite Jasper
- Dimensions: 90mm x 74mm x 5mm (3.54" x 2.91" x 0.20")
- Weight: 56 grams (1.98 oz)
- Rarity: Hard to Source
- Origin: Mooka Creek area, Kennedy Range, Australia
- Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project
Mookaite is an Australian jasper found near Mooka Creek in the Kennedy Range. It often has creamy colors that blend together well to create an interesting tapestry of earth tones. It tends to take a quality polish and can work into remarkable cabs for jewelry. Mookaite is fairly hard to source currently and is certainly worth acquiring when available.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL This piece showcases vibrant red as the dominant color with soft peach and pink transitions. The black dendritic inclusions add dramatic contrast and create a unique scenic appearance perfect for statement cabochons.
PERFECT FOR
- Cabochon cutting
- Display specimens
- Australian jasper collectors
PHOTO NOTE: All photos wet to show polish potential, except last photo (dry) to examine natural flaws. Colors may vary on monitors.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
