African Queen picture jasper rough, Namibia: two pieces with banded faces
African Queen picture jasper rough, Namibia: single piece with golden bands
African Queen picture jasper rough, Namibia: cut face with layered patterns
African Queen picture jasper rough, Namibia: tall piece with dendritic spots
African Queen picture jasper rough, Namibia: close view of scenic pattern
African Queen picture jasper rough, Namibia: two pieces beside a coin for scale
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African Queen picture jasper rough, Namibia: two pieces with banded facesAfrican Queen picture jasper rough, Namibia: single piece with golden bandsAfrican Queen picture jasper rough, Namibia: cut face with layered patternsAfrican Queen picture jasper rough, Namibia: tall piece with dendritic spotsAfrican Queen picture jasper rough, Namibia: close view of scenic patternAfrican Queen picture jasper rough, Namibia: two pieces beside a coin for scale

African Queen Picture Jasper - Rough

Namibia
Price per: gram
Preis:
$0.15 CAD
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Specifications

  • Mohs Hardness 6.5
  • Mineral Families Silicates
  • UV Reactive Non Reactive
  • Treatments Natural/None

Beschreibung

Locality: Namibia

Description: Very solid material, almost no fractures. One of the beautiful picture jaspers of this world.

"African Queen Picture Jasper" is a specific variety of jasper, an opaque, microcrystalline variety of quartz. This particular variety is characterized by its unique and intricate patterns, which resemble a landscape or picture.

The name "African Queen" refers to the fact that this type of jasper is often found in Africa, particularly in Namibia. The patterns on the stone can vary widely, with some specimens featuring sweeping lines and curves, while others have intricate patterns that resemble trees, mountains, or other natural elements.

Picture jasper is a popular gemstone among collectors and jewelry makers due to its distinctive appearance. It is often cut and polished to highlight its unique patterns, and is used in a variety of jewelry styles, from rustic to modern.

Traditionally, picture jasper has been associated with grounding and a connection to the earth.

Chemical Composition: SiO2

Grade: Lapidary Grade
Appearance: Opaque
Inclusions: Almost none.

Approximate Size of 1 pc: 9.5cm x 8cm x 7cm
Approximate Weight of 1 pc: 665g

Rough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.

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