Deschutes Jasper












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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Deschutes Jasper is similar to Briggs Jasper in the brown tones, but has tight banding not forming "landscape" patterns seen in Briggs Jasper.

Texture: 
Fine Grain

Luster: Vitreous

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

Deschutes is rarely found along the Deschutes river west of Briggs Junction, Oregon

 

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