Morrisonite is a very hard jasper from Oregon that is considered to be one of the world's premium jaspers and is highly valued and sought by the lapidary enthusiast as well jewelry craftsmen.  Known for its widely varied patterns and colors displayed in unique "hectic" patterns, it makes superb display pieces or valuable finished cabochons.  Production of the material has dwindled in recent years, making the rock very hard to come by.

Origin:  Oregon

Dimensions: 4" x 2.5" and approximately 6.9 mm thick.  Weight = 94 grams. 

Shown wet.  Not polished.  Known flaws are shown as white lines in the final picture frame.  The mark in the center of the stone is a saw mark that can be worked down and will not effect the finished  piece.