sedimentary
Dragon Blood Jasper
Epidote with Red Piedmontite (Chalcedony/Quartz variant)
Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale), Color: Mottled green (epidote) and red (piedmontite/jasper), Luster: Vitreous to waxy, Structure: Cryptocrystalline, cleavage: None.
- Hardness
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs scale), Color: Mottled green (epidote) and red (piedmontite/jasper), Luster: Vitreous to waxy, Structure: Cryptocrystalline, cleavage: None.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the silification of ancient organic matter and the metamorphic processes within epidote-rich regions, typically associated with Precambrian or ancient volcanic formations.
Uses & applications
Predominantly used for lapidary work including decorative carvings, polished towers, spheres, and jewelry such as cabochons or beads.
Geological facts
Despite its name, it is technically a combination of green epidemic and red jasper. It is exclusively sourced from specific regions in Western Australia and South Africa.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its distinctive pistachio-green base with deep crimson streaks; it does not react to acid and is harder than steel. It is commonly found in the Turee Creek area of Western Australia.
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