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1.7" Polished Noreena Jasper Sphere - Australia
This is a colorful sphere of Noreena jasper collected from the Hamersley Basin in Australia. It measures 1.7" wide and has been expertly polished with none of the scuff marks or dull spots like those found on lower quality material.
Comes with an acrylic ring display stand.
Comes with an acrylic ring display stand.
Noreena jasper, also known as Port Hedland picture jasper, is a type of jasper 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.
Noreena jasper is a silicified pelite (mudstone) that occurs in the Jeerinah Formation. It was deposited during the Late Archean, an astounding 2.7 billion years ago! Due to its unique, colorful patterning, it is often used in jewelry and as a decorative stone.
Noreena jasper is a silicified pelite (mudstone) that occurs in the Jeerinah Formation. It was deposited during the Late Archean, an astounding 2.7 billion years ago! Due to its unique, colorful patterning, it is often used in jewelry and as a decorative stone.
SPECIES
Chalcedony var. Jasper
LOCATION
Hamersley Basin, Pilbara region, Australia
FORMATION
Jeerinah Formation
SIZE
1.7" diameter
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#309498
