1.8" Polished Brecciated Red Jasper Pocket Stone

This is a 1.8" polished brecciated red jasper pocket stone. The term "brecciated" means the original formed rock (jasper in this case) was fragmented by geologic processes. These fragments were then cemented together by a silica-rich solution that deposited agate within the open spaces. The pictures are representative of the specimen(s) you will receive, so there may be some slight variation in size, patterns, and color.

The stone is polished into an oval shape and rounded on all sides. Polished stones of this size and shape are generally referred to as pocket stones since they will easily fit into a pocket. The pictures are representative of the stone you will receive, but there will be some variation in colors and patterning.

Jasper is an opaque (light doesn't pass through it) variety of chalcedony that has been colored due to various mineral inclusions in the stone. In the case of red jasper, the deep red color is most often attributed to iron inclusions. Red jasper is one of the most abundant varieties of jasper and is frequently found in association with large iron deposits.

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