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 is distinguished by its unique fractured texture, consisting of angular jasper fragments bound by a fine-grained matrix, typically composed of similar minerals. The term "brecciated" pertains to the brecciation process, where rock undergoes fracturing into angular clasts that are subsequently lithified into a cohesive mass. This phenomenon arises from geological forces such as tectonic stress, volcanic activity, or impacts, which fragment the original jasper. These fragments are then naturally re-cemented through silica-rich fluids that infiltrate and solidify within the interstitial spaces, forming the characteristic brecciated structure.
Brecciated Jasper bursts with a bold mosaic design made up of sharp, jagged jasper fragments in a wild mix of sizes and colors, all held together by a contrasting or complementary matrix. Its palette blazes with fiery reds, deep browns, rich yellows, and dark blacks, each piece flaunting intricate patterns and striking banding. The matrix doesn’t just hold it together—it roars through veins and patches that amplify the stone’s broken, untamed character. This captivating chaos makes brecciated jasper a daring choice for striking cabochons, beads, and standout decorative treasures.
