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Deschutes Jasper Cabochons
Deschutes Jasper comes from a deposit a near Biggs Junction, Oregon.
It is named after the area and the nearby Deschutes River.
This semiprecious gemstone picture jasper deposit is now located in a State Park and will never be mined again. Most of it is now under a highway!
This material was discovered and mined out by Hoot Elkins from the late 60's into the 80's. However is is believed that Native Americans mined this material long before he discovered it, and used it for arrowheads, cutting tools, and scraping tools.
Deschutes Jasper is known for its browns, and orbs or scenic patterns. That is why Deschutes Jasper is also known as Deschutes Picture Jasper.
Deschutes Jasper cabochon stones are an opaque form of chalcedony. Jasper usually contains organic material and or mineral oxides such as iron oxide, which give the jewelry cabochons interesting colors and patterns. Jasper is usually named for its colors or patterns, or for its location.
Deschutes Jasper cabochons have a a hardness of about 7 on the Moh's scale. Deschutes Jasper semiprecious stone designer cabochons have a great polish and have great wearability.
Metaphysical Properties of Deschutes Jasper:
It is said wearing Deschutes Picture Jasper cabochon stones can help bring balance to your life.