sedimentary
Ocean Jasper
Silicon Dioxide (Chalcedony/Quartz with inclusions, SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, waxy to vitreous luster, microcrystalline crystal structure, opaque to translucent with distinctive orbicular patterns in various colors.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, waxy to vitreous luster, microcrystalline crystal structure, opaque to translucent with distinctive orbicular patterns in various colors.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and cavities of rhyolitic volcanic rocks through the deposition of silica-rich fluids.
Uses & applications
Primarily used for ornamental carvings, polished display specimens, cabochons, and jewelry making.
Geological facts
Also known as Atlantis Stone, it is exclusively mined along the remote coastal cliffs of Madagascar during low tide.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its characteristic multi-colored orbicular 'eyes' and spherical inclusions set within a chalcedony matrix.
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