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2.2" Polished Saharan Desert Jasper Sphere - Morocco
This is a beautiful, 2.2" wide sphere crafted from "Saharan desert jasper", also known as "Moroccan mookaite", collected in Morocco. The jasper bears a mixture of sienna hues and has been polished to a matte finish. This specimen has been hand shaped/polished so it's not quite a perfect sphere.
Comes with an acrylic ring display stand. There are some sections of gap fill on this sphere.
Comes with an acrylic ring display stand. There are some sections of gap fill on this sphere.
About Jasper
Jasper is a term that can be applied to an opaque variety of chalcedony. The opaqueness is due to a higher concentration of impurities mixed with silica/quartz compared to other varieties of silica, such as quartz or agates. Like agate it may form in a wide variety of colors, and is often multi-colored. In most cases, jasper forms when silica-rich fluids permeate throughout a soft sediment or volcanic debris deposit. The fluids then crystallize around the particles/impurities, resulting in a cementation process. Most often, the impurities present determine the coloration of the deposit following solidification, but other factors can play a role in the color of what is now considered a jasper.
Jasper is a term that can be applied to an opaque variety of chalcedony. The opaqueness is due to a higher concentration of impurities mixed with silica/quartz compared to other varieties of silica, such as quartz or agates. Like agate it may form in a wide variety of colors, and is often multi-colored. In most cases, jasper forms when silica-rich fluids permeate throughout a soft sediment or volcanic debris deposit. The fluids then crystallize around the particles/impurities, resulting in a cementation process. Most often, the impurities present determine the coloration of the deposit following solidification, but other factors can play a role in the color of what is now considered a jasper.
$15
SPECIES
Chalcedony var. Jasper
LOCATION
Sahara Desert, Morocco
SIZE
Diameter: 2.2" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#326897
