Rock Identifier
Jasper or Agatized material (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary/metamorphic
sedimentary/metamorphic

Jasper or Agatized material

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

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Hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale. Yellow-orange to brownish color, waxy to dull luster. Microcrystalline structure, conchoidal fracture.

Identified More sedimentary/metamorphic
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Physical properties

Hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale. Yellow-orange to brownish color, waxy to dull luster. Microcrystalline structure, conchoidal fracture.

Formation & geological history

Forms from silica-rich fluids precipitating in cavities or cracks within rocks over geological time scales.

Uses & applications

Used in lapidary arts, jewelry, and as decorative stones or collector's items.

Geological facts

Jasper is an opaque variety of chalcedony. The yellow-orange color is typically due to iron oxide impurities.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its hardness, conchoidal fracture, and opacity. Commonly found in riverbeds or beaches where water has smoothed it.