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Large, masterfully polished Brecciated Red Mosaic Jasper Sphere from the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Note: A stand will be included that can support the size.
Weighing in at a substantial 925 grams (2.04 lbs) with an impressive 92 mm (over 3.6 inches) diameter, this cabinet-grade collector statement orb features a dramatic mosaic network of cream, ivory, and soft-grey chert/quartz clasts bound by rich brick-red and rust hematite veining. Several pockets across the surface reveal translucent chalcedony infills that add wonderful depth and contrast under direct lighting.
Key Specifications:
Mineral: Natural Brecciated Red Jasper with Chalcedony & Chert
Weight: 925 grams / 2.04 lbs
Diameter: 92 mm (~3.62 inches)
Origin: Northern Cape Province, South Africa (Kaapvaal Craton)
Finish: Full 360-degree glass-smooth lapidary polish
Display Class: Large Cabinet / Collector Statement Orb
Geological Formation:
This specimen formed deep within ancient Precambrian sedimentary horizons. Tectonic movement originally fractured older microcrystalline chert and quartz beds. Over millions of years, silica- and iron-rich hydrothermal solutions permeated the fractures, naturally depositing dense red hematite and chalcedony that cemented the fragments back into a solid, cohesive breccia.
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