metamorphic
K2 Jasper
Azurite in Granite (K2 Stone)
Hardness: 6-7 (Granite), Color: Light gray matrix with bright blue spots, Luster: Vitreous to dull, Crystal structure: Tightly interlocking grains (granite) with monoclinic azurite inclusions.
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6-7 (Granite), Color: Light gray matrix with bright blue spots, Luster: Vitreous to dull, Crystal structure: Tightly interlocking grains (granite) with monoclinic azurite inclusions.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the cooling of magma (granite) subsequently infused with azurite. It is found in the foothills of Mount K2 in Pakistan, the world's second-highest mountain.
Uses & applications
Primarily used in jewelry for cabochons and beads, as well as for desk ornaments and metaphysical collection.
Geological facts
Despite being called a jasper, it is actually a granite. The blue spots are azurite, which is rare to find within a granite matrix. It is a relatively recent find in the lapidary world.
Field identification & locations
Identify by the unique blue 'ink-blots' on a salt-and-pepper gray granite background. Found exclusively in the Skardu area of Pakistan.
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