Rough rock lapidary samples of Tigertail Jasper ready for a rock saw or a rock garden. This sedimentary stone from Mexico comes from an old stock collection. Jasper is an opaque rock that occurs in shades of red, yellow, or brown due to mineral impurities. Patterns showing bands or swirls are the result of flow patterns in sediment or volcanic ash that becomes saturated with silica. The photographs below depict the actual rock you will receive. Click on the image to link to more detailed pictures of this tiger-striped jasper, Tigertail.
Rough rock is photographed wet. All measurements & weights are approximate.