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10" Polished Free-Standing Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper - California
This is a colorful, 10" tall Morgan Hill poppy jasper specimen. This colorful material was collected from the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Morgan Hill, California. The "display half" of the specimen has been polished to a glossy finish to highlight the fascinating colors.
The coloration of this specimen is unique in that most poppy jasper from this location is yellow with red orbs or vice-versa. This specimen features purple and white orbs encapsulated in maroon and yellow. A truly incredible specimen!
The coloration of this specimen is unique in that most poppy jasper from this location is yellow with red orbs or vice-versa. This specimen features purple and white orbs encapsulated in maroon and yellow. A truly incredible specimen!
About Poppy Jasper
Poppy jasper is the trade name used to described some orbicular jaspers whose patterns consist of orb or sphere shapes similar to poppy flowers. Morgan Hill, California is one of the better known locations from which poppy jasper is collected. There are four known locations of poppy jasper near the town, none of which are now being actively mined because the gemstone is found only on private property or protected lands.
Poppy jasper is the trade name used to described some orbicular jaspers whose patterns consist of orb or sphere shapes similar to poppy flowers. Morgan Hill, California is one of the better known locations from which poppy jasper is collected. There are four known locations of poppy jasper near the town, none of which are now being actively mined because the gemstone is found only on private property or protected lands.
SPECIES
Chalcedony var. Jasper
LOCATION
Santa Cruz Mountains, Morgan Hill, California
SIZE
10 x 8.3 x 4.5"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#308152
