Description
Raw rainbow jasper from Sumatra, Indonesia, consists of sturdy uncut pieces with varied natural colours and patterns. It is precisely the variation from stone to stone that makes this batch interesting for collectors and for hobbyists who want to bring the pattern out further after cutting and polishing.
Raw rainbow jasper – properties
* Preliminary indication based on supplier information and the sample batch. Natural stone is not made to measure: shape, colour, matrix and size may differ from delivery to delivery and from piece to piece.
What is rainbow jasper?
Jasper is a dense, opaque form of microcrystalline quartz. The name rainbow jasper refers to the different colour zones and markings that can occur within a single batch. No two pieces are exactly the same.
Raw stones for collecting and lapidary work
This raw jasper is suitable for a mineral collection, decorative applications and all kinds of lapidary work. With a hardness of around 6.5–7 Mohs, jasper is also one of the most practical materials for a rotary rock tumbler.
Raw rainbow jasper in a rock tumbler
Rock tumbling is one possible use for this rough stone. Always choose a method that suits the hardness, brittleness and size of the material. Jasper is robust and suitable for a standard multi-stage process with coarse grit, finer grit and a final polish.
Origin: Sumatra, Indonesia
This batch comes from Sumatra, Indonesia. We specify the origin as precisely as possible because the find location is relevant product information for rough minerals and rocks. The photo shows a sample batch; you will receive similar natural material and not exactly the stones shown.
What will you receive?
- A bag with approximately 1 kg of raw, uncut stones.
- Natural material with variations in colour, shape, matrix and fracture surfaces.
- A batch that may be suitable for collecting, decorative use and/or further lapidary work.
- Raw stones may contain dust or soil; this is normal for unprocessed natural material and can be removed with water.
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