Maligano Jasper from Indonesia made its appearance to the lapidary market about a year ago.  A very unusual brecciated jasper in shades of oranges, blues and gray showcases distinctive jasper scenes and occasionally includes a field of dendrites.  The material may have some pits and healed fractures, but the effort involved in isolating a splendid scene for a cabochon is well worth the effort.

Origin:  Indonesia

Dimensions:  5.25" x 3.25" and approximately 6.9 mm thick.  Weight = 158 grams. 

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