2" Polished Natural Brecciated Jasper Stone Worry Palm Stone Minas Gerais Brazil
Location: Minas Gerais and Bahia, Brazil
Weight: 1.5 Ounces
Dimensions: 2 Inches Long, 1.5 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick
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Brecciated Jasper is a form of jasper characterized by its fragmented appearance, where angular pieces of jasper are cemented together by a fine-grained matrix, often of the same or a similar mineral composition. The term "brecciated" refers to the geological process of brecciation, which involves the fracturing of a rock into angular fragments, followed by the cementation of these fragments into a new rock. This process can occur due to various geological forces, such as tectonic activity, volcanic eruptions, or impact events, which cause the original jasper to break apart. The fragments are then naturally re-cemented, often by silica-rich solutions percolating through the rock, filling the spaces between the broken pieces and binding them together.
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.
