Snakeskin jasper cabochon

Snakeskin jasper cabochon

Size: approx. 40x25mm

Weight 54.30ct

This is a striking stone with lighter red and pale peachy pink markings within a deep, dark red body.

Jasper is an opaque polycrystalline form of quartz.  With a hardness of 6, excellent toughness and good stability, jasper is suitable for use in rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, brooches and cufflinks, although abrasion and wear may occur in rings and bracelets.

• Hardness – resistance to scratching and wear
• Stability – resistance to alteration by light, heat or chemicals
• Toughness – resistance to fracture, cleavage or cracking

Please note you will receive the stone in the photograph