Morrisonite Jasper Cabochon, Collectable or for Custom Jewellery order

Morrisonite Jasper (or Morrison Ranch Jasper) hails from Malheur County in south eastern Oregon. The jasper was first discovered in the 1940s by a hermit-like character, James Morrison, on his ranch. When the jasper was first introduced to local rockhounds they were amazed at the bright colors and "egg-type" patterns some specimens featured. Some first thought it was a form of jade thanks to bright green samples. After study, it was understood Morrisonite was in fact a form of quartz (chalcedony), unique to this very small area. It was last mined in 1996 and is unlikely to be mined again. Lore has become part of its story, and as such is frequently referred to as, "the King of the Jaspers."

Let's talk about the stone. White and pink streamers play out on a blue jasper. It measures roughly 49 mm x 40 mm (at widest points) and is roughly 5 mm thick. The stone is highly polished on the front, sanded clean on the back, order and has a bezel of approximately 1.5 mm to help with setting in a custom piece of jewellery.

This is a very solid piece and has a high gloss polish.