8.3" Polychrome Jasper (One Side Polished) - Madagascar

This is a unique, hand polished piece of Polychrome (Picture) Jasper found in the deserts of Madagascar. It's 8.3" wide and one side has been polished while the other side has been left in a rough/natural state. Very interesting patterns of pastel blues, oranges, purples and browns.

Polychrome jasper (also known as desert jasper) is known as one of the rarest forms of jasper: it is only mined from a single location in Madagascar! The jasper deposits are typically in ribbon-like formations, and are almost always multicolored. The colors presented by this mineral are commonly earthy purples, tans, reds, and pinks, but teal polychrome jasper is one of the more sought after and desired colors. Some people consider it a form of picture jasper.
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SPECIES
Polychrome Jasper
LOCATION
Madagascar
SIZE
8.3 x 5.4 x 1.2", 2 3/4 lbs
CATEGORY
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ITEM
#54386