Morrisonite
AKA: Morrison Jasper, Carrisite Jasper
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Morrisonite
is commonly brecciated with colors of green, red, yellow, blue, white,
and black.
Texture: Fine grain
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Distribution Comments:
Morrisonite has primarily occurs on the
Morrison Ranch above the Owyhee Mountians and along the
Owyhee River gorge in Malheur County, Oregon.
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