gemstone

Yellow jasper carving

Jasper, an opaque microcrystalline variety of quartz (SiO₂), shaped as a butterfly

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Likely Mohs hardness 6.5–7; bright yellow with dark veining, opaque, and polished with a vitreous-to-waxy luster. The image does not show enough detail to confirm the material; it may be dyed stone or another yellow mineral.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Jasper forms when silica-rich fluids fill cavities or replace material in rock, with impurities producing color and patterns. Its formation age depends on the source deposit and cannot be determined from the image.

Uses & applications

Small carved stones are used for jewelry, ornaments, and collecting; jasper is also used for beads and decorative objects.

Geological facts

Jasper is a variety of chalcedony, composed of extremely fine intergrown quartz crystals.

Field identification & locations

The polished, patterned surface is consistent with jasper, but a photo cannot reliably distinguish it from dyed stone or other materials. Common sources include India, Brazil, Madagascar, and the United States.