Red Jasper Pendant

Red Jasper

Jasper is an opaque, impure variety of silica, usually red, yellow, brown or green in color.

Jasper is a cryptocrystalline variety of quartz.

The name Jasper is derived from Greek and means "spotted or speckled stone".



Physical properties of Red Jasper:

Chemical composition: SiO2

Crystal system: hexagonal

Crystal habit: massive microgranular

Specific gravity: 2.58 - 2.91

Hardness: 6.5 - 7

Luster: dull vitreous to greasy