Maligano jasper cabochons - pair

Maligano jasper cabochons - pair

Size: approx. 16x14mm each

Weight 19.80ct pair

Tones of grey with varying vibrant saturation of orange.

This variety of jasper is found in Indonesia and 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 stones in the photograph