Rock Identifier
Brecciated Jasper or Agatized Dinosaur Bone (SiO2) — gemstone
gemstone

Brecciated Jasper or Agatized Dinosaur Bone

SiO2

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Hardness 6.5-7, multicolored (red, orange, brown), vitreous luster, cryptocrystalline structure

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Physical properties

Hardness 6.5-7, multicolored (red, orange, brown), vitreous luster, cryptocrystalline structure

Formation & geological history

Formed through silica replacement of original materials, often sedimentary or volcanic origins.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in jewelry and ornamental carvings.

Geological facts

This specimen appears to be shaped into a heart pendant, showing distinct brecciated patterns or cellular structures typical of agatized bone.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its hardness, patterns, and typical waxy to dull luster (though polished here).