Paiute Jasper Rough – Cloud-Like Pattern Cut on One Side – Old Stock Solid Cutter
This stunning old stock Paiute Jasper has been cut on one side, exposing nice cloud-like pattern that’s reminiscent of Gunnery Point Jasper. The piece appears nice and solid with plenty of room to continue slabbing. A solid Harney County cutter with proven character.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Paiute Jasper (Paiute Agate)
• Dimensions: 100mm x 113mm x 70mm (Inches - 3.9" x 4.4" x 2.8")
• Weight: 824 grams (1 lb 13.1 oz)
• Rarity: Rare
• Origin: Harney County, Eastern Oregon, USA
• Condition: Natural rough, cut on one side
Paiute Agate is a rare old stock lapidary material from eastern Oregon, with most historic material associated with the Steens Mountain and Alvord Desert area in Harney County. Paiute Agate has a high silica content that gives it a distinctive porcelain-like texture when cut and polished, taking a quality finish that lapidary artists value. This material is known for displaying a wide range of looks. Some pieces show rolling-hills picture patterns reminiscent of Biggs Picture Jasper, while others contain blue ice, polka dot-like areas, and black dendrites in opaque to nearly opaque matrix. Paiute Agate sometimes goes by the trade name Paiute Jasper due to its jasper-like opacity in certain pieces, though all the material we have ever worked with has been a true agate.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
Cloud-like pattern resembling Gunnery Point Jasper gives this piece extra scenic appeal. Already cut and proven on one face with multi-slab room remaining.
PERFECT FOR
• Multi-slab production
• Cabochon cutting
• Picture-pattern collectors
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.
