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Description
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Imperial jasper cab ~
Offered here is a splendid cabochon of Imperial jasper, from Mexico.
This collectible 'ojitos' (little eyes) material is the very best of the best, and thankfully, I just lucked into a huge old horde of outstanding rough nodules so I can continue to share them with you. The pattern in this remarkable stone reminds me of a head of lettuce, though it's really orbs stacked atop one another. It is a study in various pastel shades of mauve, pink, lime and forest greens, with the colors becoming darker and/or brighter toward the edges. The large central orb does have some odd hairlines, though nothing worse than you find between the bands of polished lace agate. The stone has a well rounded dome of 6mm, a softly rounded teardrop shape, and a brilliantly glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 36x27mm
Weight: approximately 45 carats
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 Imperial jasper
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