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Tahoma jasper cab ~
Offered here is a designer cabochon of collectibly rare Tahoma jasper, from the slopes of Mt. Rainier in Washington state. The local American Indian name for that same mountain is Tahoma, which means 'next to heaven', and it is considered to be a sacred place. So, someone chose a great name for this terrific material! This unique cab is a fine example, with an intriguing pattern featuring several light and dark shades of slate blue/blue gray, framed with rusty brown 'flames' on two sides. Personally, I think Tahoma jasper must be a mixture of agate and jasper, because while this cab has a bit of fortification banding and some opaque areas of jasper, nearly all is warmly translucent in a golden honey colors. The stone has a high and well rounded dome just under 6mm, a crisp rectangular shape, and a fine glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 24x21mm
Weight: approximately 31 carats
Price: SOLD Current gemstones for sale $34.00 
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