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Brecciated Jasper in Antiqued Copper
Brecciated Jasper in Antiqued Copper
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$36.00 USD
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$75.00 USD
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Brecciated jasper is a durable, patterned, opaque quartz featuring broken stone fragments (often red or brown) cemented together by contrasting quartz or hematite, often described as resembling "broken, glued-together" geological drama. Commonly used for jewelry, lapidary projects, and collecting, it is found globally, including in South Africa, Madagascar, and the US.
Appearance and Formation
- Appearance: Primarily brick red to dark red mingled with black, grey, or brown, typically featuring distinct veins of white or clear quartz.
- Formation: It forms when jasper is fractured by geological pressure and later healed/cemented together by infiltration of quartz and hematite in volcanic rock.
- Texture: Often polished to a high sheen, though it can have slight pits along the fracture lines.
Common Uses
- Jewelry: Due to its durability, it is frequently used for tumbled stones, beads, pendants, and wire wrapping.
- Decor: Used in making palm stones, spheres, carvings, and polished display pieces.
- Metaphysical: According to practitioners, it is believed to provide grounding, energy stability, and enhanced creativity.
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