π (Ruler in last photo shows size and weight)
π Stone Description:
Fancy Jasper slab, also known as Bloodstone when it displays rich greens with red spotting. This material is admired for its earthy multicolored hues and has been used historically as a protective and ornamental stone. Excellent for cabbing, jewelry, or display.
π Highlights:
Color Palette:
Deep forest greens, reds, maroons, golden browns, creams, and occasional purples or blues.
Patterns:
Swirling multicolored jasper zones, scenic transitions, and red flecks or spots typical of bloodstone varieties.
Hardness:
Approx. 6.5β7 on Mohs scale
Location:
Common sources include India, Brazil, South Africa, and the USA (notably California and Oregon).
Formation:
A chalcedony variety of quartz formed in silica-rich hydrothermal environments, with iron oxides giving red βblood-likeβ markings.
Rarity:
Widely available as jasper, but Fancy Jasper with distinct bloodstone red inclusions is more desirable for collectors and lapidary use.
π¦ Additional Information:
πΈ Photos taken in studio lighting and direct light to highlight color variations, red spots, and polished potential.
π§ The stone is wet in these photos to resemble what it will look like polished, showing its full color and depth.
π¦ I combine shipping β check my shop for other slabs, cabs, and rare mineral specimens.
π¦ Ships carefully and securely packaged.
π Youβll receive the exact stone pictured. (Ruler next to specimen in last photo) Refer to all photos for size and condition.
π All items come from a smoke-free home.
π Note: Color may vary slightly depending on lighting and monitor settings. This is a natural, untreated stone.
Do you want me to make two separate listing versions β one labeled Fancy Jasper and one Bloodstone β so you can use whichever description better fits the exact piece youβre selling?