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12.8" Free-Standing, Polished Noreena Jasper (31 lbs) - Australia
This is a very colorful, 12.8" tall section of noreena jasper from the Hamersley Basin in Australia. It has been cut flat across one face and polished to a glossy-finish. One edge has also been cut flat for free-standing presentation.
Noreena Jasper is a type of jasper that is named after the Noreena Hills in Western Australia, where it is found. It is known for its unique, colorful patterns that can include shades of red, orange, yellow, and green.
It is a silicified pelite (mudstone) which occurs in the Jeerinah Formation. It was deposited during the Late Archean or an astounding 2.7 billion years ago! Due to its unique, colorful patterning it is often used jewelry and as a decorative stone.
It is a silicified pelite (mudstone) which occurs in the Jeerinah Formation. It was deposited during the Late Archean or an astounding 2.7 billion years ago! Due to its unique, colorful patterning it is often used jewelry and as a decorative stone.
SPECIES
Chalcedony var. Jasper
LOCATION
Hamersley Basin, Pilbara region, Australia
FORMATION
Jeerinah Formation
SIZE
12.8 x 8.4", up to 5" thick, Weight: 31 lbs
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#239886
