1.9" Polished Natural Brecciated Jasper Stone Worry Palm Stone Minas Gerais Brazil
Location: Minas Gerais and Bahia, Brazil
Weight: 1.2 Ounces
Dimensions: 1.9 Inches Long, 1.5 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick
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Brecciated Jasper is a unique variety of jasper distinguished by its fragmented, mosaic-like appearance. It forms when angular pieces of jasper are naturally cemented together by a fine-grained matrix, often composed of the same or similar minerals. The term “brecciated” comes from the geological process known as brecciation, in which a rock is fractured into angular fragments and later re-solidified into a new rock.
This transformation typically occurs due to intense geological forces such as tectonic activity, volcanic eruptions, or meteor impacts, which cause the original jasper to break apart. Over time, silica-rich fluids flow through the fractures, filling the gaps between the broken pieces and binding them together. The result is a striking and durable stone featuring intricate patterns and a rich blend of colors.
The resulting stone typically exhibits a mosaic-like pattern, with distinct angular clasts of jasper of varying sizes and colors, set within a contrasting or complementary matrix. The colors of brecciated jasper can be diverse, reflecting the original colors of the jasper fragments, which commonly include shades of red, brown, yellow, and black, often with intricate patterns and banding within the individual pieces. The matrix material can also contribute to the overall aesthetic, sometimes appearing as veins or patches that highlight the fragmented nature of the stone. Due to its unique visual characteristics, brecciated jasper is frequently used in lapidary arts for cabochons, beads, and ornamental objects.
