| 19.2g Rare & Very Fine Madagascar Ocean Jasper Gem Rough |
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PGOGFCFX |
| Asking Price |
$ 25.00 USD per item |
| Quantity |
1 item (new condition) |
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Taxes are not applicable |
| Shipping & Handling |
| Seller will ship to the United States Only | |
| Buyer pays shipping cost $ 5.50 USD |
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| Payment in advance only |
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| Seller accepts: |
 Personal Check | Money Order / Cashiers Check | | PayPal |
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| Renewed Date | 17-Jan-2013 07:25:36 AM EST |
| Expiration Date |
18-Mar-2013 07:25:36 AM EST |
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 | **UP FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IS ONE RARE & VERY BEAUTIFUL 39 x 25 x 15mm (approx.) MADAGASCAR OCEAN JASPER CAB GRADE STONE, 19.2g (96.15ct) AAA+++++**
Here is a rare & very beautiful ocean jasper mined from Marovato, Ambolobozo, Analalava Department of the Sofia Region in the Mahajanga (Majunga) Province of Madagascar. There are many types of jasper and it is one of the oldest known gemstones. It is mentioned in the Bible several times. This beautiful specimen of "Ocean Jasper" rough was mined in Madagascar. "Ocean Jasper" is a rare orbicular jasper variety that is mined at a remote location on the coast of Madagascar. This jasper specimen has dots and bull's eyes in beautiful shades of green and yellow colors (all natural colors).
Ocean Jasper is an agate by the standard definition (agate being translucent and jasper being opaque). Ocean Jasper is rarely opaque. It was decided to call the material a jasper because rhyolitic patterns have been associated with the jasper category in the past and because "jasper" is listed as the mineral resource in the mining claims owned by Madagascar Minerals.
The word "Ocean" comes mainly from the location at the edge of the sea, along the northwest coast of Madagascar where the deposit was found. The forms in the rock itself are also suggestive of the bubbling surf of the sea. This new rock has been found along the northwest coast of Madagascar after years of unsuccessful searching. The deposit formed as a rhyolite flow but has been completely silicified. The rhyolitic eyes or orbs come in an astonishing array of colors and color combination. The background can be white, pink, green, red, or yellow. Botryoidal formations as well as white and deep green druzy are also common.
Small pieces of this jasper have been brought to market over the years but no one could identify the source until Paul Obenich of Madagascar Minerals organized a systematic search of the northwest coast of Madagascar. The deposit has been discovered at the edge of the ocean. It can only be seen and collected at low tide. The area has no road so the material must be transported to civilization by boat.
Happy shopping! We are not new in the gem trade or auctioneering. We offer all natural gemstones, gem carvings, & facet/cab/specimen grade gem rough, with full disclosure of any enhancements known. We also offer excellent service in all aspects, secure packaging, and fast shipping. You will not be disappointed with this very fine gem!! Please realize that colors can slightly differ from monitor to monitor or with change of lighting (natural, fluorescent, full spectrum, or incandescent).
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