metamorphic
K2 Jasper (K2 Stone)
Azurite in Granite / Quartzite
Hardness 6-7 on Mohs scale; light gray, white, or mottled background with vivid royal blue orbicular spots of azurite (and occasionally purple fluorite); vitreous to dull luster; massive/granular structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness 6-7 on Mohs scale; light gray, white, or mottled background with vivid royal blue orbicular spots of azurite (and occasionally purple fluorite); vitreous to dull luster; massive/granular structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed in high-altitude regional metamorphic and igneous settings, specifically from granite containing secondary azurite mineralizations inside feldspar and quartz grains.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in lapidary work, tumble stones, cabochons, beaded jewelry, decorative carvings, and crystal healing practices.
Geological facts
Despite its commercial name 'K2 Jasper', it is not actually a true jasper (chalcedony) but rather a granite matrix containing orbicular droplets of blue azurite. It is named after K2, the second highest mountain in the world, near where it is mined.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive white-to-gray matrix speckled with bright, circular blue azurite stains. Commonly found in the snowy high-altitude region of Skardu, Pakistan near the base of the K2 mountain peak.
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