Sonora Sunrise is a highly desirable tri-color jasper out of Mexico. It is made up of Chrysocolla, which is a beautiful blue/green, and Cuprite, which is the red/orange interspersed with black iron banding.  The contrast of these bold colors produces striking cabochons and is a mainstay for southwestern themed jewelry. Once plentiful, this material is increasingly difficult to obtain, especially slabs that display all three colors.

Origin:  Mexico

Dimensions:  4" x 2.25 and approximately 7.2 mm thick.  Weight = 112 grams. 

Shown wet.  Not polished.  Known flaws are shown as white lines in the final picture frame.