metamorphic

Polished dragon blood jasper

Epidote–pistachio jasper (trade name; commonly quartz/chalcedony with epidote and red piemontite or iron oxides)

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Typically opaque, moss-green with brick-red patches, waxy to glassy luster, and no visible cleavage; hardness about 6.5–7 Mohs, with a microcrystalline quartz groundmass and variable specific gravity near 2.6–3.3.

Identified September 15, 2026More metamorphic →

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At a glance

Common name: Polished dragon blood jasper
Scientific name: Epidote–pistachio jasper (trade name; commonly quartz/chalcedony with epidote and red piemontite or iron oxides)
Category: metamorphic
Identified: September 15, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

About $10–$40 for a polished palm stone of this size; unusually attractive, authenticated lapidary pieces may sell for $50–$100.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms when silica-rich material is altered and cemented with epidote and iron- or manganese-bearing minerals, commonly in volcanic or metamorphic settings; exact age depends on locality. This specimen is tumbled and polished.

Uses & applications

Used for cabochons, carvings, beads, palm stones, and decorative objects; it has modest gemstone and lapidary value rather than fine-jewelry rarity.

Geological facts

“Dragon blood jasper” is a commercial name, not a formally defined mineral species, and material sold under it can vary substantially in composition.

Field identification & locations

Identify it by the distinctive red-on-green pattern, opaque quartz-like surface, and ability to scratch glass; common trade sources include South Africa and Australia, though visual identification alone is not definitive.