Dead Camel Jasper Hand Cut Cabochon from Nevada

50x20 mm

Dead Camel Jasper – Nevada

Dead Camel Jasper is a distinctive American jasper from Nevada, prized for its earthy desert palette and highly variable patterns. Material can display combinations of rust red, mustard, cream, brown, gray, and occasional greenish tones, often arranged in abstract, scenic, or brecciated patterns.

Origin and Character

Location: Nevada, USA, associated with the Dead Camel Mountains area near the Lahontan Reservoir region.

Appearance: Known for its wide range of colors and patterns. No two cabochons are quite alike, with some pieces showing bold contrasting areas while others have softer, landscape-like formations.

Lapidary Material: Dead Camel Jasper generally takes an excellent polish and is especially well suited to cabochons, where careful orientation can bring out the stone’s natural patterns.

Availability: Like many Nevada jaspers, quality material is collected in relatively limited quantities rather than produced on a large commercial scale. Particularly colorful or strongly patterned pieces are sought after by lapidaries and collectors.