sedimentary

Red Jasper with Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite inclusions

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Hardness: 6.5-7 on Mohs scale. Color: Opaque red with white/milky quartz sections. Luster: Vitreous to waxy. Crystal Structure: Trigonal (microcrystalline/cryptocrystalline). Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture). Specific Gravity: 2.58-2.91.

Hardness: 6
Color: Opaque red with white/milky quartz sections
Luster: Vitreous to waxy

Identified May 9, 2026More sedimentary →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed through the deposition of silica from hydrothermal solutions or within volcanic and sedimentary rocks. Red Jasper specifically gets its color from iron oxide (hematite) inclusions during the consolidation of silica-rich sediments.

Uses & applications

Commonly used in jewelry (beads, cabochons, pendants), lapidary art (carvings like this heart), and as ornamental stones. It is also a popular stone in metaphysical and collecting circles.

Geological facts

Jasper is a variety of chalcedony. The name 'Jasper' is derived from the Greek word 'iaspis', meaning 'spotted stone'. It was highly prized in the ancient world for its supposed protective qualities.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its opacity (unlike translucent carnelian), hardness (it will scratch glass), and characteristically smooth, waxy feel when polished. Widely available worldwide with major deposits in India, South Africa, Brazil, and the USA.