mineral

Carved orange-and-white jasper (likely flower jasper or brecciated jasper)

Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂, with iron-oxide inclusions

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Opaque cream to orange-red, waxy to vitreous luster, no visible crystals, and conchoidal fracture; Mohs hardness about 6.5–7, specific gravity roughly 2.5–2.7. The rounded, symmetrical form is carved and polished rather than naturally shaped.

Identified August 24, 2026More mineral →

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At a glance

Common name: Carved orange-and-white jasper (likely flower jasper or brecciated jasper)
Scientific name: Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂, with iron-oxide inclusions
Category: mineral
Identified: August 24, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

About $10–$50 for a small commercial carving; $50–$150 or more for unusually attractive patterning, craftsmanship, or provenance.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Jasper forms when silica-rich fluids replace or cement volcanic ash, sediments, or breccia; iron oxides create the orange-red patterns. Formation ages vary widely, commonly Paleozoic to Mesozoic depending on the deposit.

Uses & applications

Used for cabochons, carvings, beads, ornaments, and lapidary collectibles; rarely used as aggregate or decorative stone. This piece appears to be a small polished carving.

Geological facts

“Flower jasper” is a commercial lapidary name, not a formally distinct mineral species; similar material may be sold as ocean jasper or brecciated jasper. Pattern and color result mainly from hematite or limonite.

Field identification & locations

Identify it by its opaque body, red-orange iron staining, fine-grained texture, and hardness sufficient to scratch glass; glass or resin imitations may feel lighter or show bubbles. Common sources include Madagascar, India, Brazil, Mexico, and the western United States.