3.1" Polished Brecciated Yellow-Orange Jasper Sphere - California

Polished Brecciated Yellow-Orange Jasper Sphere - California #279682

This is a 3.1" wide specimen of brecciated yellow-orange jasper known as "Stone Canyon Jasper". It has been shaped into a sphere and flawlessly polished to a glossy finish.

Comes with an acrylic ring display stand.

About Stone Canyon Jasper

Stone Canyon Jasper is a distinctive brecciated jasper-agate blend sourced near Parkfield, California, an area notable for its proximity to the San Andreas Fault and significant seismic activity. The term "brecciated" refers to its formation: fragments of preexisting minerals were fractured by tectonic forces and later cemented together by a fine-grained matrix, resulting in a mosaic-like appearance. This jasper is prized for its intricate patterns and rich colors, often featuring a mix of reds, yellows, and browns interspersed with agate veins. Its solid structure allows it to take a high polish, making it a favored material for lapidary work and jewelry design.

"Breccia" or "brecciated" is the term for rock that has been shattered by geologic forces and later cemented back together by means of percolation and solidification of mineral-rich solutions.

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