Landscape Jasper Cabochon
Landscape jasper features intricate patterns and markings that often resemble a landscape, hence the name
It's very similar to picture jasper. Both are varieties of mudstone.
Mudstone is a fine-grained sedimentary rock that forms from the compaction and cementation of mud and silt-sized particles.
The patterns are created through the gradual deposition and compression of these sedimentary materials over millions of years.
The back of this landscape jasper cabochon has not been polished.
A striking gemstone with earthy colours that could be used for jewellery or for its healing properties.