Recognize this jasper?

[JR8675309]

Hi I've had this a while, came w my saw, anyone know what kind of jasper this is? thanks!

[realrockhound]

I’d argue rocky butte.

[Tommy]

Hmmm... my first thought was that it could literally be from anywhere. After studying it closer I think it might be of California Franciscan formation origin which doesn't narrow it down by much - maybe Stony Creek / Burris Creek etc.

The features that lead me to this thought are the "dirty jasper" which is a term I coined a few years back to describe a breccia that never really gets organized and is filled in by a cloudy gray/white agate that often resembles translucent quartz. Also that red/orange solid color is VERY prevalent in the Stony Creek area.

[JR8675309]

Tommy that yellow is almost identical.

realrockhound the texture is different from the RB I currently have. This being "grainy" (there's probably a better word) feeling, the RB being unbelievably smooth.

Well I have a huge hunk of it, like a half split load of bread.

[Tommy]

Aug 20, 2023 21:37:03 GMT -5 JR8675309 said:

Tommy that yellow is almost identical.

realrockhound the texture is different from the RB I currently have. This being "grainy" (there's probably a better word) feeling, the RB being unbelievably smooth.

Well I have a huge hunk of it, like a half split load of bread.

SORRY! I meant to write that the picture I posted is a zoom of your photo to show the area that looks like breccia to me.

[JR8675309]

Tommy now that's funny!!!

[jasoninsd]

What's really funny is you said it was "almost" identical! LOL


*Just teasing you!

[JR8675309]

jasoninsd I know right? I died laughing when I saw Tommy 's post.

[JR8675309]

Next question, would anyone like some of this jasper? Is it saleable?