igneous
K2 Granite
Granite with Azurite Inclusions
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, with a vitreous to dull luster and a crystalline structure. Exhibits a distinctive white and gray granitic matrix speckled with vibrant blue azurite or malachite spots.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, with a vitreous to dull luster and a crystalline structure. Exhibits a distinctive white and gray granitic matrix speckled with vibrant blue azurite or malachite spots.
Formation & geological history
Formed from cooling magma deep within the Earth's crust, with secondary hydrothermal fluids introducing azurite into fractures. Found exclusively near the base of the K2 mountain in Pakistan.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in lapidary arts, beaded jewelry, and by mineral collectors for its striking and unique appearance.
Geological facts
Despite its popular moniker K2 Jasper, the stone is actually a granite containing rare spots of secondary azurite. It is mined in one of the world's most remote and hazardous regions.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by the stark contrast of blue circular spots embedded within a standard white and black granite background. Specimens are gathered exclusively from high-altitude expeditions in Pakistan.
