Mined from: USA

Description: This brown picture jasper flat disk from the USA is a masterclass in natural storytelling—each band, swirl, and streak a remnant of ancient sedimentary drama. Picture jasper forms when fine particulate matter like clay, volcanic ash, and iron oxides settle in layers and gradually solidify into microcrystalline quartz. The brown variety, sourced from deposits in Oregon, Idaho, and surrounding regions, showcases a warm, grounded palette of chestnut, mocha, and sandy beige. When shaped into a flat disk, the stone reveals scenic bands reminiscent of desert mesas, fossilized woodlands, or windswept canyons—earning it the nickname "nature’s landscape painter" among lapidaries and collectors.

In the United States, picture jasper became especially popular during the mid-20th-century rockhounding boom, when collectors began recognizing specific patterns from well-known claims. Brown picture jasper in particular was favored for its durability, polish, and ability to evoke expansive western landscapes. Some specimens have even been traded and admired like fine art, with individual pieces named for the landscapes they resemble. These polished disks carry the geological memory of sedimentary basins and long-buried floodplains, each layer a trace fossil of Earth’s slow, deliberate artistry.

Metaphysically, brown picture jasper is considered one of the most stabilizing and grounding stones. It’s often used to reconnect with the Earth, enhance ecological awareness, and instill a deep sense of calm. Practitioners believe it helps with introspection, allowing the mind to “read” the patterns in one's life just as one reads the swirls of the stone. In its flat disk form, it becomes not only a pocket-sized meditation tool but also a powerful symbol of natural wisdom—offering both stillness and storytelling in one ancient, polished surface.

Chemical Composition: SiO₂

Chakra: Root and Sacral

Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 27mm x 27mm x 4mm
Approximate Weight of 1 Piece: 5.5g

Quantity: 1pc

We do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the "staff pick option", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.