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Orbicular jasper from Madagascar. Orbicular jasper is a variety of jasper which contains variably-colored orbs or spherical inclusions or zones. In highly silicified rhyolite or tuff, quartz and feldspar crystallize in radial aggregates of needle-like crystals which provide the basis or seed for the orbicular structure seen in this kind of jasper. [1]
Jasper is a city in and the county seat of Dubois County, Indiana, United States, located along the Patoka River. The population was 16,703 at the 2020 census making it the 48th largest city in Indiana .
Pages in category "Jasper, Indiana micropolitan area" The following 51 pages are in this category, out of 51 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The Jasper micropolitan statistical area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of one county in southwestern Indiana, anchored by the city of Jasper. At the 2020 census , the Micropolitan area (μSA) had a population of 43,637 up from a population of 41,889 in the 2010 census . [ 1 ]
Jasper became famous in 1776, during the bombardment of Fort Moultrie, for erecting a new flagstaff under fire after the American flag had been shot down. Jasper was killed during the Siege of Savannah in 1779. [10] Jasper County's twin county, Newton County, was named after Jasper's friend and comrade, John Newton. [1] [page needed]
Beyond Jasper, the tracks are owned and operated by the Indiana Railway Museum as a heritage railroad. The total length of the Dubois County Railroad is approximately 7 miles (11 km). Freight hauled on the line consists mainly of petroleum products. The Railroad also operates tourist service for the Spirit of Jasper
A joint venture between U.S. electric pickup and SUV maker Rivian and Volkswagen is in talks with other automakers about supplying their software and electrical architecture, a senior Rivian ...
Petersburg is a city within Washington Township and the county seat of Pike County, [4] in the U.S. state of Indiana. [5] The population was 2,304 at the 2020 census. Petersburg is part of the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area.