![]() These banding patterns can either form as flat layers or rounded layers, depending on the surfaces available for deposition. This process can result in banding patterns as the composition and impurities of the fluids change over time. Agate primarily forms when silica-rich fluids fill pockets within rock and/or fossils, resulting in deposition of the silica along the walls of the rock. Agate is a variety of microcrystalline quartz that displays translucence and in some cases banding. ![]() Most often, the impurities present determine the coloration of the deposit following solidification, however other factors can play a role in the color of what is now considered a jasper. The fluids then crystallize around the particles/impurities, resulting in a cementation process. In most cases, jasper will occur when silica-rich fluids permeate throughout a soft sediment or volcanic debris deposit. Like agate it may form in a huge variety of colors, and is often multi-colored. Jasper is a term that can be applied to an opaque variety of chalcedony (light does not pass through it) The opaqueness is due to a much larger amount of impurities mixed with silica/quartz. It will often feature a mixture of red, purple, green and yellow coloration, with a variety of additional colors possible. The stone gives the wearer security and comfort, healing, and strength, among other impressive properties. I have not shared much about this as in late July he showed me the location of a relatively unknown offshoot of the Purple Cow Jasper site outside of McDermitt Oregon. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Natural Purple Cow Jasper 925 Sterling Silver Earrings Jewelry E-5030 at the best online. Purple Jasper is widely known for its stability and grounding effects, which is also known as Supreme Nurturer. ![]() ![]() Purple Cow jasper is the name for a colorful agate and jasper that is collected from a site in McDermitt, Oregon. 1 The attached photos show the recent 'find' by an old time collector sharing his secret sites with me. ![]()
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