Deschutes Jasper
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Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Deschutes Jasper is similar to Briggs Jasper in the brown tones, but has tight banding not forming "landscape" patterns seen in Briggs Jasper.
Texture:
Fine Grain
Luster:
Vitreous
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Deschutes is rarely found along the Deschutes river west of Briggs Junction, Oregon
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