6.2" Red and Yellow Jasper Slab - Marston Ranch, Oregon

Red and Yellow Jasper Slab - Marston Ranch, Oregon #315004

This is a very unique 6.2" wide slab of jasper replaced petrified wood from Marston Ranch, Oregon. It is polished to a high gloss on one side to show the gorgeous detail. The jasper replacement left a beautiful coloration with hues of deep red, green, and yellow with several blue agate pockets, but destroyed the detail that would allow for the type of tree to be identified.

Comes with an acrylic display stand.

Marston Ranch Jasper is a colorful variety of breciatted jasper that only occurs at the Marston Ranch in Jefferson County, Oregon. Jefferson County falls within the Ash Butte, a geologic formation that resulted from settling of volcanic ash along its sides. This environment is perfect for both jasper and petrified wood to form. The exact origins surrounding whether or not this is indeed jasper-replaced petrified wood or a type of jasper formed by a different mechanism is still up for debate.

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