2" Polished Natural Brecciated Jasper Stone Worry Palm Stone Minas Gerais Brazil
Location: Minas Gerais and Bahia, Brazil
Weight: 1.3 Ounces
Dimensions: 2 Inches Long, 1.5 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick
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Brecciated Jasper is a distinctive form of jasper known for its fragmented appearance, where angular pieces of jasper are naturally cemented together by a fine-grained matrix, often of similar mineral composition. The term "brecciated" refers to the geological process of brecciation, in which a rock is fractured into angular fragments and later re-cemented into a new stone. This can occur due to geological forces such as tectonic activity, volcanic eruptions, or impact events. Silica-rich solutions often percolate through the rock, filling the spaces between fragments and binding them together.
The stone typically displays a mosaic-like pattern with angular jasper clasts of varying sizes and colors set within a contrasting or complementary matrix. Common hues include red, brown, yellow, and black, often featuring intricate patterns and banding within the fragments. The matrix can enhance the stone's aesthetic, sometimes appearing as veins or patches that emphasize its fragmented nature. Thanks to its striking visual appeal, brecciated jasper is widely used in lapidary arts, including cabochons, beads, and ornamental pieces.
