Blue Mountain Jasper Gem Box
Every box in this category is unique and and handmade in St. Petersburg Russia by the most well known artist in his field. The top of this hinged box is covered with a thin slice of Blue Mountain Jasper with blue-gray and tan tones. The scenic stone almost looks like a stormy ocean scene. The sides of the box are made of black serpentine and the inside is wooden.
Measurements: ~6-1/2" long x 2-3/4" wide x 1-5/8" tall
Location: Oregon, USA
Jasper is an opaque stone originating from silica rich sediment or volcanic ash. It can occur in any color depending on the mineral content of the original sediment. Beautiful patterns can also occur in jasper. This happens when the original rock- forming materials are fractured or distorted in the ground, and then are later filled in with other minerals. A specific jasper may be named for its location, or may be named imaginatively by describing its unique appearance.