Kambaba Jasper is an interesting lapidary material from Madagascar which is actually the petrified remains of stromatolites. The green/black orbs are replacement of ancient sea life from nearly a billion years ago. A hard, relatively fracture free material, it polishes easily to make some very striking finished pieces. The variety of “bulls eye” patterns make a great theme material for a jewelry collection.

Origin:  Madagascar

Dimensions:  5" x 3" and 6.2 mm thick.  Weight = 158 g. 

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