sedimentary
Mokaite Jasper
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2), microcrystalline quartz
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, featuring vibrant yellow, red, and burgundy colors with a waxy to vitreous luster and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, featuring vibrant yellow, red, and burgundy colors with a waxy to vitreous luster and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the weathering of radiolarian-rich sediments in shallow marine environments of Western Australia.
Uses & applications
Widely used in lapidary arts, making cabochons, beads, decorative carvings, and as a popular collector mineral.
Geological facts
Mokaite is an Australian porcelain jasper known for its striking multicolored patterns and soothing metaphysical properties.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive earthy yellow and red hues combined with smooth microcrystalline banding; found exclusively in the Kennedy Ranges of Western Australia.
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