sedimentary

Jasper pebble (possibly Red Jasper or Lake Superior Agate/Jasper mix)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite inclusions

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Hardness: 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. Color: Deep reddish-brown to brick red mixed with dark grey or black patches. Luster: Dull to waxy, smooth rounded pebble texture due to water erosion. Crystal Structure: Microcrystalline/Cryptocrystalline quartz. Cleavage: None, exhibits conchoidal fracture.

Hardness: 6

Identified July 26, 2026More sedimentary →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed when fine silica-rich fluids precipitated in sedimentary environments or volcanic cavities, with iron oxides (hematite) imparting the rich red color. Smoothly rounded through natural stream, river, or wave action over thousands to millions of years.

Uses & applications

Used for lapidary arts, decorative stream/garden stone collections, tumbling, wire-wrapping jewelry, and as a popular rockhound collectible.

Geological facts

Red jasper gets its striking crimson coloration from iron inclusions. Water-worn pebbles like this are often found along beaches, riverbeds, and glacial till deposits, especially around the Great Lakes region.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its hardness (scratches steel), smooth water-rounded shape, microcrystalline texture without visible individual grains, and opaque deep red and dark grey patterning. Common in alluvial deposits worldwide.