Rocky Butte picture jasper is a type of jasper found in the Owyhee Mountains of southeastern Oregon, known for its colorful patterns of blue, green, brown, and yellow, often with a “cobweb” or scenic appearance.
Location: Found in the Owyhee Mountains, southeastern Oregon, near the Idaho border.
Appearance: Features distinct landscape scenes, with colors including deep blues, mossy greens, tans, creams, and fiery reds/oranges forming bands, swirls, and branch-like patterns.
Geology: A silicified mudstone, colored by minerals like iron, formed from ancient volcanic activity.
Scenes: Look for patterns resembling deserts, rivers, or forests.
Colors: Expect vibrant blues, greens, browns, and reds.
Textures: You’ll see flowing bands and intricate dendritic (branching) formations.
