mineral
Carved jasper bear figurine
Jasper, microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), likely brecciated or orbicular jasper
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectOpaque cream, tan, and reddish-orange coloration with mottled patterns; waxy to dull luster and no visible cleavage. Mohs hardness is about 6.5–7, with cryptocrystalline quartz structure; the displayed piece is polished and carved.
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Physical properties
Opaque cream, tan, and reddish-orange coloration with mottled patterns; waxy to dull luster and no visible cleavage. Mohs hardness is about 6.5–7, with cryptocrystalline quartz structure; the displayed piece is polished and carved.
Formation & geological history
Jasper forms when silica-rich groundwater replaces or cements volcanic ash, sediments, or breccia, commonly with iron-oxide staining producing red and orange patterns. Its age depends on the host deposit; jasper occurs in many Paleozoic to Cenozoic formations.
Uses & applications
Used for carvings, cabochons, beads, ornaments, and inexpensive decorative objects; this small figurine has primarily collectible and ornamental value.
Geological facts
Jasper is a variety of chalcedony or microcrystalline quartz, though the term is also used broadly for opaque silica-rich rocks. The patterning is natural, while the bear shape is human-made.
Field identification & locations
Identify it by its opaque silica-rich body, hardness, lack of cleavage, and red iron-oxide markings; it should resist scratching by a steel blade. Common sources include India, Madagascar, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States.
