4" Leopard Skin Jasper Sphere DX1662 pyrite Great color and orbicular patterns

Great color and orbicular patterns on this malachite sphere from the Congo

but was not widely known until the 1970's partly because it has an unremarkable appearance in the field

These pieces have light green orbicular formations that contrast beautifully on the dark grey matrix

The rest of the nodule has been left natural

Faceted Iolite Ring Size 8

4" Leopard Skin Jasper Sphere DX1662 pyrite Great color and orbicular patternsLeopard Skin Jasper Sphere Approx. Diameter: 4" Approx. Weight: 1. 06 kg Includes wood sphere stand Leopard Skin Jasper is found in Mexico, Brazil, and some parts of Africa. Various inclusions of mineral oxides and organic material give Leopard Skin jasper its unique and distinct patterns that resemble spots on a leopard. Like many other jaspers such as Ocean Jasper, Leopard Skin is considered an orbicular jasper.