gemstone
Kiwi Jasper
Microcrystalline Quartz with Amazonite and Tourmaline
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, pale mint green color with distinctive black specks and white/clear quartz veins, vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, pale mint green color with distinctive black specks and white/clear quartz veins, vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the deposition of silica-rich fluids in sedimentary or hydrothermal environments, often incorporating black tourmaline and clear amazonite crystals.
Uses & applications
Widely used for ornamental carvings, polished worry stones, beads, and holistic crystal healing.
Geological facts
Despite its trade name kiwi jasper, this material is actually a type of microcrystalline quartz or pegmatite containing black tourmaline, originating primarily from New Zealand.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its unique mottled pastel green and black speckled pattern; found globally in mineral shops and lapidary markets.
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