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11.8" Multi-Colored, Orbicular Ocean Jasper Slab - Madagascar
This is a gorgeous, 11.8" wide polished slab of high quality ocean jasper from the original ocean jasper mine in Madagascar. These ocean jasper specimens have a very unique character, as the patterns and colors are so different between them. It has been cut flat and polished to a glossy-finish on both sides, making for a breathtaking display.
This slab is accompanied by a display stand.
This slab is accompanied by a display stand.
About Ocean Jasper
Ocean jasper is a rare type of silicified rhyolite (considered both an agate and a jasper), mined in a single location on the Ambolobozo Peninsula of northern Madagascar. The deposits are found on the coastline, hence the name, and can only be reached by boat and mined during low tide. The deposit formed as a rhyolite flow, but has been completely silicified. The rhyolitic eyes or orbs come in an astonishing array of colors and color combinations. The backgrounds can be white, pink, green, red, or yellow. Botryoidal formations as well as white and deep green druzy are also common.
Ocean jasper is a rare type of silicified rhyolite (considered both an agate and a jasper), mined in a single location on the Ambolobozo Peninsula of northern Madagascar. The deposits are found on the coastline, hence the name, and can only be reached by boat and mined during low tide. The deposit formed as a rhyolite flow, but has been completely silicified. The rhyolitic eyes or orbs come in an astonishing array of colors and color combinations. The backgrounds can be white, pink, green, red, or yellow. Botryoidal formations as well as white and deep green druzy are also common.
SPECIES
Chalcedony var. Ocean Jasper
LOCATION
Mine of Marovato, Ambolobozo Peninsula, Madagascar
SIZE
11.8 x 8.6", .2" thick
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#228078
