Deschutes Jasper
Deschutes Jasper is relatively similar to Biggs Jasper and is often miss identified but don’t worry we outline multiple ways to tell the difference. Just so you know, the main difference between the two Jaspers is the picturesque landscape patterns are more detailed in Deschutes Jasper than in Biggs Jasper. If you’re new to collecting […]
Coquina Jasper
Coquina Jasper is a stone of many names, also known as Indian Script Stone, Cobra Jasper, Script Stones, or Arabic Script Stones. This Jasper variety comprises coral or shells embedded in sedimentary rocks. The coral or shells give this incredible stone its distinctive pattern, which makes each stone unique, as no two stones will ever […]
King Cobra Jasper
King Cobra Jasper, also called Cobra Jasper, is a stunning Orbicular variety that stands out among its peers. Many collectors and rockhounds find it interesting that the beautiful orbs of King Cobra Jasper are created by spherical inclusions of radial aggregates that are actually needle-like accumulations of crystals. Some collectors and sellers claim they have […]
Carrasite Jasper
In regards to gemstones and minerals, many people are incredibly familiar with Jasper and its many varieties. Jasper has an intriguing history (each their own story) and has long been a favorite among collectors and lapidary artists. However, many people do not realize just how many varieties of Jasper exist and what beauty each one […]
Willow Creek Jasper
Willow Creek Jasper is a world-famous Jasper mined from Idaho. It comes in a multitude of colors and a wide variety of beautiful patterns and that is why some lapidaries say Willow Creek Jasper is one of the finest Jasper varieties in the world. Due to its hardness, every cabochon takes an excellent polish which […]
Rainforest Jasper
Despite the stone’s name, Rainforest Jasper isn’t a true Jasper. Instead, it’s Rhyolite containing small Spherulites and semi-crystalline areas. These are the dots or sections of different colored minerals inside of the Rhyolite matrix. One benefit of Rhyolite is the high silica content. Lapidary artists enjoy cutting these rocks because they take a high polish […]
Red Jasper
Red Jasper is an opaque Chalcedony that comes in one color and that’s red. Over the last ten years, this material has become quite popular among rock and crystal collectors and I can understand why. The deep red color draws your eyes to it and the high polish gives your eyes a window into the […]
Cherry Creek Jasper
Cherry Creek Jasper, AKA Red Creek Jasper, was recently discovered and the material has been making its way into the hands of lapidary artists and international cutting houses. If you’re lucky enough to purchase this Jasper then you need to know it is great material for cabochons, beads, and figurines because it takes an excellent […]
Mexican Purple Passion Agate
There are various types of Agate from around the world and rock hounds love collecting, cutting, and displaying every type. If you’re new to collecting Agates then you need to know they’re a variety of Chalcedony, which is a cryptocrystalline form of Quartz. Translucency, patterns of color, or moss-like inclusions are used to distinguish between […]
Dalmatian Jasper
Dalmation Jasper, which is actually a Dalmatian Stone, also known as Dalmatian, comes from Chihuahua, Mexico. If you haven’t guessed already, the stone gets its name from the spotted appearance. These semi-precious stones can be polished to a very high luster and are often used for carvings, cabochons, tumbled stones, beads, and spheres. The dark […]