This freeform cabochon is from exceptional material. Ocean Jasper is a relatively new find (2001) and is found along the remote northwest coast of Madagascar. The deposit formed as a rhyolite flow but has been completely silicified. The rhyolitic eyes or orbs come in an astonishing array of colors and color combinations. The background can be white, pink, green, red, or yellow. Botryoidal formations as well as white and deep green druzy are also common. Our understanding is that recovery of this material is waning and high quality material is getting harder to find. All of our cabochons are cut with a rounded dome, polished flat back, and back cut to accommodate bezel settings. Colors may vary somewhat from what is pictured due to differences in computer monitors.
