Hello, I’m Con from Heart of Stone Studio. I would like to tell you about Bumblebee Jasper.
First, Bumblebee Jasper is not a Jasper, which is a form of chalcedony and microgranular quartz.
Instead, Bumblebee Jasper is actually a fibrous calcite with some other minerals mixed in. The yellows and oranges are caused by a mineral called realgar, which is composed of arsenic and sulfide. The blacks are caused by pyrite.
Even though arsenic is present in small amounts in cabochons, Bumblebee Jasper should be handled cautiously using safe handling methods, particularly if it is being cut or worked.
It is a relatively soft stone, with a Mohs hardness of around 5.
The stone is found on the slopes of the volcano, Mount Papandayan in West Java, Indonesia.
From a metaphysical standpoint, Bumblebee Jasper is said to provide boosts of energy and improve concentration.
We have a number of Bumblebee Jasper cabochons on our website, www.heartofstonestudio.com.
Check out our YouTube video about Bumblebee Jasper.
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