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Brecciated Jasper Tumbled Stone
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Up to 300
- Treatment
- None known
Cream to grey stones dappled with rust-red and charcoal spots and patches, no two alike. Leopard skin jasper is a spotted rhyolite or jasper with a natural, earthy pattern.
Priced per piece. Every stone is natural and hand-picked, so colour, pattern and size vary slightly from the photographs.
Properties
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mineral / group | Jasper / spotted rhyolite |
| Chemical composition | Mainly SiO₂, with feldspar and iron oxides |
| Colour range | Cream, grey and tan, spotted rust red and charcoal |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5–7 |
| Lustre | Waxy to dull |
| Crystal system | Trigonal (microcrystalline) |
| Specific gravity | 2.5–2.9 |
| Transparency | Opaque |
| Common treatments | Usually untreated |
| Typical origins | Mexico, Brazil, Southern Africa |
Uses
- Jewellery: wire-wrapped pendants, charms and drilled beads.
- Collecting: a fine example of the stone, polished to show its natural pattern.
- Décor: bowls, vases, terrariums and display dishes.
- Lapidary and craft: a ready-polished piece for drilling, setting and mosaic work.
Care and cleaning
- Wash in warm water with a little mild soap and dry with a soft cloth. Store it apart from softer stones it could scratch.
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