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Description
Whiskey Creek Orbicular Jasper Rough - smoky orbs and breccia - rare Owyhee Idaho
This smokyWhiskey Creek Jasper shows orbicular pattern in a solid, highly silicated darker jasper. It displays orbs and also shows what looks to be some brecciation. It could cut up nicely, or you could dome it for a really spectacular display specimen.
SPECIFICATIONS • Material: Natural Whiskey Creek Jasper • Dimensions: 96mm x 73mm x 43mm (Inches - 3.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") • Weight: 353 grams (12.45 oz) • Rarity: Super Rare • Origin: Owyhee Mountains, Idaho • Condition: Natural rough, unpolished
Orbicular Whiskey Creek Jasper is world-famous material mined by esteemed lapidarist Phillip Stephenson. This attractive orbicular jasper from the Owyhee Mountains in Idaho is recognized for both brecciated and orbicular types, with this showing prime orbicular patterns. Whiskey Creek Jasper can be sensitive to cutting direction, producing different orb patterns depending on orientation.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL A smoky, highly silicated body shows orbs and hints of brecciation, ready to cut or dome for display.