{"product_id":"vistaite-possibly-skaggs-jasper-large","title":"Vistaite Jasper Rough Possibly Skaggs - Old Stock Large Blue Green Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003eVistaite Jasper Rough (Possibly Skaggs) – \u003cem\u003eStunning Blue, Green, and Purple\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eOld Timer Coveted Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stunning large Jasper could be \u003cstrong\u003eVistaite\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSkaggs Jasper\u003c\/strong\u003e - identification is uncertain, as the piece came from a collection of an old timer who deeply coveted both. Either way, it is a \u003cem\u003espectacular specimen\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003estunning blue and green plus purple\u003c\/em\u003e. It also somewhat reminds of certain Kaleidoscope Jasper varieties, though this material would long predate Kaleidoscope and would come from a different location than what an old-timer of this era would have collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Vistaite Jasper or Skaggs Jasper (Identification Uncertain)\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 360mm x 125mm x 137mm (Inches - 14.2\" x 4.9\" x 5.4\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 17 lbs 7 oz (7.9 kg)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Super Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Ochoco Mountains, Oregon, USA\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVistaite is old stock Oregon stone mined in the Ochoco Mountains with an unfortunate history. It was a highly popular stone when actively mined, but the National Forest Service spent considerable funds to cover the deposit, making it undiggable. Any rough on the market is generally old stock material. It often has a blue-green tint and can sometimes have rolling hills pattern. Skaggs Jasper is also from the Ochoco Mountains - exhausted for decades, with material found mainly in old estate collections. Skaggs is a dominant green jasper and often features organic-like structures. Both Vistaite and Skaggs are extremely rare on the modern market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eover 17 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a massive cutter from a collection of an old-timer who coveted both Vistaite and Skaggs. \u003cem\u003eBlue, green, and purple\u003c\/em\u003e together with a faint Kaleidoscope-like quality makes this an \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary investment-grade chunk\u003c\/strong\u003e regardless of which of the two it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Investment-grade slab production\u003cbr\u003e• High-end designer cabochons\u003cbr\u003e• Vistaite\/Skaggs collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photographed wet. Natural rough may show surface texture. Colors vary on monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46048140558570,"sku":"R1092","price":649.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R1092-vistaite-possibly-skaggs-jasper-large-2.jpg?v=1779490350","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/vistaite-possibly-skaggs-jasper-large","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}