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Ocean Jasper
Polished Ocean Jasper Gemstones
| Pictured above is tumbled ocean jasper. These tumble-polished stones range in diameter from about 3/4 to 1 inch (19 to 25 mm). The stones that you receive will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones shown above. These ocean jasper gemstones are perfect for a variety of crafts, decorating and jewelry projects - or simply to admire!
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Warning
Polished stones can be a choking hazard for small children. |
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Tumbled Ocean Jasper
Size Range: Approximately 3/4" to 1" (19-25 mm)
From Madagascar
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Treasure Bags! Velour pouches for storing
stones or giving them as gifts. | |
Ocean Jasper or Sea Jasper is a name given to a gem material produced along the shoreline of Madagascar. It receives the
name "ocean jasper" from that locality. It usually has a round concentric "eye" pattern or a round poppy
flower pattern. It occurs in a wide variety of colors but green, red, yellow, brown, white and orange are most common.
In some specimens the jasper grades into translucent bands of agate.
For sale are beautifully tumble-polished ocean jasper gemstones. These tumbled stones are sold in 4 ounce (113 gram), 8 ounce
(226 gram) and one pound (453 gram) bags. Your stones will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones pictured above. They are perfect
for a variety of jewelry and craft projects - or simply to admire.
More information about Ocean Jasper:
Ocean jasper is a very popular lapidary material. It is often cut into "designer" cabochons that display spectacular and colorful
"eye" patterns. These are popular as pendants and earrings. It is also often cut into beads of various sizes.
Ocean Jasper has been found in a limited area on the coast of Madagascar. The beach hosting the deposit has
nearly been mined out and most of the remaining known resource is below the water line. It is unlikely that
dredging or mining it underwater will be economical. Future supplies of Ocean Jasper could be limited.
Ocean Jasper Properties |
| Color |
A wide range of colors that includes: green, tan, yellow, red, pink, white. |
| Hardness |
6.5 - 7 |
| Optical Properties |
Opaque to semi-translucent |
| Luster |
Dull to vitreous |
| Cleavage |
None. Conchoidal fracture. |
| Crystal Properties |
Jasper is a microcrystalline quartz. |
| Specific Gravity |
2.5 - 2.7 |
| Mineral / Rock Type |
A variety of chalcedony - sometimes druzy. |
| Healing Properties |
None scientifically proven. |
| Other Properties |
A jasper with a characteristic orbicular pattern, often with voids that have a druzy lining. Many specimens display an impressive fluorescene under short-wave UV light. |
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Keychain Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with six keychains and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) or "large" (7/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch) " size stones. |
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Necklace Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with three necklace chains (16 inch), three bails (to hold the bell-caps) and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" size stones (3/4 inch to 1 inch). |
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Tie Tac Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit contains three tie tac sets. We recommend "small" (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch)or "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) size stones. |
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Glue: Epoxy 330:
A water-clear glue made for bonding gem materials to metal findings and for bonding glass, china ceramics and other non-porous materials. Mix Part A with Part B, apply, hardens in two hours. |
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The words "gold" and "silver" as used above are colors and do not imply precious metal content. |
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