Deschutes Jasper Rough Specimen

Flowing Earthy Browns. Warm Golds & Taupes. A Painted Desert Horizon, Frozen in Stone.

Hold a tiny landscape in your hand. This rough Deschutes Jasper specimen from Oregon showcases the distinctive woodgrain and scenic banding that make this one of the most coveted jaspers in the world — flowing earthy browns, warm golds, and soft taupes that look like a painted desert horizon frozen in stone.

Known as the “Picture Stone” for its landscape-like appearance, Deschutes Jasper is mined exclusively in Oregon and is prized by collectors and lapidary artists alike. This unpolished specimen retains all of its natural texture and raw character.

• Mineral: Deschutes Jasper (Chalcedony – Quartz variety)
• Origin: Oregon, USA
• Weight: 38 grams
• Dimensions: 2.3 × 1.3 × 0.8 inches
• Hardness: 6.5–7 Mohs
• Composition: Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)
• Color: Earthy browns, golds, and taupes with flowing scenic banding
• Condition: Rough, unpolished with natural texture and formation lines
• Nickname: “Picture Stone”

Note: Some photos were taken while wet to bring out the stone’s full natural color and detail.