metamorphic
Dragon Blood Jasper Sphere
Epidote-containing Quartz/Jasper
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, featuring distinct green and deep red or maroon mottled patterns with vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, featuring distinct green and deep red or maroon mottled patterns with vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed through regional metamorphism and hydrothermal alteration of silica-rich sediments, primarily sourced from South Africa.
Uses & applications
Widely used in decorative carvings, polished spheres, metaphysical practices, and collector displays.
Geological facts
Despite the name jasper, it is technically an aggregate of microcrystalline quartz, green epidote, and red piemontite.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its striking blood-red patches embedded within an opaque dark green matrix.
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