Rainbow Jasper is not a single locality-specific jasper, but rather a descriptive name for richly banded, multicolored jasper. It stands out for its earthy rainbow of stripes compared to the orbicular Ocean Jasper or the scenic Picture Jaspers.

Unlike Bruneau or Ocean Jasper (tied to specific famous deposits), Rainbow Jasper is more of a trade name applied to multicolored jaspers that display rainbow-like banding.

opular at gem shows and bead markets because of its bold banding and availability in larger pieces compared to rarer “picture” jaspers.