Imperial Jasper

Imperial Jasper (see also Jasper) is an opaque rock of many color stemming from the mineral content of the original sediments or ash. Patterns arise during the consolidation process forming flow and depositional patterns in the original silica rich sediment or volcanic ash. Hydrothermal circulation is generally thought to be required in the formation of jasper. Imperial Jasper is found in beautiful combinations of colors. The Imperial Jasper looks like a marble stone. Each stone has a unique pattern including branding color variation and streaking. Each stone is a very solid, fine-grained, and hard jasper.

Royal Imperial Jasper

Royal Imperial Jasper (see also Jasper) is found in small nodules with a soft white chalky “skin”, as opposed to Imperial Jasper which is similar in colors but found in large veins and bigger pieces. The material is considered a fine porcelain jasper and it makes wonderful patterned, unique cabochons with a great polish. The Royal Imperial Jasper is known for having a high percentage of the “egg” pattern. What makes this deposit so unusual is that it is the finest, largest deposit with egg patterning known in the world to date.

Imperial Jasper