![Dragon Blood Jasper (Epidote with Pietersite or Red Jasper (Ca2Al2Fe3+[Si2O7][SiO4]O(OH))) — metamorphic](https://media.rockidentification.com/c39eb240-d056-48ab-90e7-8a3303688b3d-compressed.jpg)
metamorphic
Dragon Blood Jasper
Epidote with Pietersite or Red Jasper (Ca2Al2Fe3+[Si2O7][SiO4]O(OH))
Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale); Color: Olive/Forest green with red or brown veining; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal structure: Trigonal/Monoclinic; Cleavage: None; Specific gravity: 2.6-2.9
- Hardness
- 6
- Color
- Olive/Forest green with red or brown veining
- Luster
- Vitreous to waxy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale); Color: Olive/Forest green with red or brown veining; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal structure: Trigonal/Monoclinic; Cleavage: None; Specific gravity: 2.6-2.9
Formation & geological history
Formed through the regional metamorphism of igneous rocks, where hydrothermal activity deposits minerals into fractured rock. It is typically found in Western Australia and parts of South Africa.
Uses & applications
Primarily used for high-end lapidary work, jewelry (cabochons like the one pictured), ornamental carvings, and historical talismans.
Geological facts
Despite its name, it is technically a combination of green Epidote and red Jasper (or sometimes Pietersite). Legends claim the green represents the dragon’s scales while the red symbolizes its blood.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its distinctive 'puzzle-like' pattern of mossy green contrast against deep red streaks. It is opaque and takes a high polish. Common in rock shops as tumbled stones or jewelry settings.
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