2" Polished Natural Brecciated Jasper Stone Worry Palm Stone Minas Gerais Brazil
Location: Minas Gerais and Bahia, Brazil
Weight: 1.2 Ounces
Dimensions: 2 Inches Long, 1.6 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick
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Brecciated Jasper presents a distinctive, fragmented texture, composed of angular jasper fragments fused by a fine-grained matrix of similar mineral composition. The designation "brecciated" describes the geological process wherein rock fractures into angular shards, and these pieces are subsequently cemented into a new formation. This transformation is driven by geological phenomena such as tectonic pressures, volcanic activity, or meteorite impacts that fragment the original jasper. Following this, silica-rich fluids permeate the broken rock, filling the intervening spaces and uniting the fragments into a cohesive and elegant stone.
The resulting brecciated jasper often displays a striking mosaic-like pattern, with angular jasper fragments of varying sizes and colors set within a contrasting or complementary matrix. Its colors are diverse—commonly red, brown, yellow, and black—and may feature intricate patterns or banding within the individual pieces. The matrix can enhance the overall appearance, sometimes forming veins or patches that emphasize the stone’s fragmented nature. Because of its unique visual appeal, brecciated jasper is frequently used in lapidary work, including cabochons, beads, and ornamental objects.
