mineral
Dragon Blood Jasper
SiO2
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 6.5-7, Color: Green with red spots/veins, Luster: Vitreous to dull, Crystal structure: Trigonal (microcrystalline), Cleavage: None, Specific gravity: 2.58-2.91
- Hardness
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6.5-7, Color: Green with red spots/veins, Luster: Vitreous to dull, Crystal structure: Trigonal (microcrystalline), Cleavage: None, Specific gravity: 2.58-2.91
Formation & geological history
Formed from the deposition of silica-rich fluids in volcanic rocks. Often found in Western Australia and South Africa.
Uses & applications
Used in jewelry, typically cut into cabochons or beads. Also collected by rock enthusiasts.
Geological facts
Despite its name, Dragon Blood Jasper is actually a variety of chalcedony or cryptocrystalline quartz. The green color is typically due to epidote, and the red is due to piemontite.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its distinctive green color with red inclusions. It is opaque and takes a good polish.
