This mesquite coffee table is inlayed with Sonoran Sunset jasper.  There are over forty types of Mesquite, genus Prosopis. Native to the southwestern US and Mexico. Mesquite originates from the deserts in the southern United States and northeastern Mexico. This mesquite is from Arizona.  

Sonoran Sunset is a multi-color jasper composed of blue/green which is Chrysocolla, the red is Cuprite, Chalcotricite, which is the orangey red), and the black is Iron. Sonoran Sunset comes from Cuitata, Municipio de Cananea, Sonora, Mexico. 

Jasper means speckled stone and is an aggregate of quartz, chalcedony and various minerals. Jasper can be brown, red, green, yellow, blue or a combination of those colors. Red is most common because of the iron content. Blue is considered rare.

The finish contains six coats of Tung oil; sanded after each coat. Tung oil brings out the unique characteristics of the mesquite.

The dimensions are 67 inches in length, width is 27 inches and the mesquite is 2 inches thick. We can make one for you! Just let us know, 206-679-4084.