Weight – 1.2 oz’s – 38 gm’s
Dimensions – 2.554″ tall (6.489 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Indonesia
USD $20.00
SKU: P2636
This polished Bumble Bee Jasper Point has rich awesome vibrant yellow color!
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Weight – 1.2 oz’s – 38 gm’s
Dimensions – 2.554″ tall (6.489 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Indonesia
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Jasper is a broad and ancient family of stones that occurs in a vast range of colors, patterns, and regional varieties. Rather than being a single appearance type, Jasper is best understood as a category encompassing many distinct expressions, each shaped by its local geology.
Jasper has been used by human cultures for thousands of years for tools, ornamentation, and ceremonial purposes. Its durability and earthy beauty made it one of the earliest stones worked by humankind. Today, Jasper is sourced globally, with notable material coming from New Zealand, Australia, Africa, India, Brazil, Madagascar, and the United States.
Despite its many visual forms, Jasper is consistently associated with grounding, stability, and connection to the natural world.
Jasper is a form of microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), closely related to Chalcedony. It is distinguished by its opacity and the presence of various mineral impurities that create its wide range of colors and patterns.
These impurities may include iron oxides, clay minerals, and other trace elements, introduced during formation. Jasper typically forms through sedimentary or volcanic processes, often in environments where silica-rich fluids interact with surrounding material over long periods.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Microcrystalline Quartz (Jasper) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal (microcrystalline) |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 6.5–7 |
| Luster | Dull to vitreous |
| Transparency | Opaque |
| Typical Form | Massive |
The diversity of Jasper arises from its formation alongside different host materials. This results in banded, brecciated, orbicular, scenic, and mottled varieties—each visually unique while retaining the same core structure.
⚠️ Handling:
Jasper is durable and suitable for daily handling, though polished surfaces can scratch if rubbed against harder stones.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for rinsing. Avoid harsh chemicals or prolonged soaking. Dry thoroughly.
☀️ Light:
Generally light-stable. Prolonged intense sunlight may fade some dyed or treated material.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store with other mid-hardness stones or padded if highly polished. Excellent for long-term display or carry stones.