Red Brecciated Jasper 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads Agua Nueva Agate iron or manganese imperfections

iron or manganese imperfections

and opalescence or lustrous sheen in opaque samples

Once cooled

The stone ranges in hue from green

prized throughout history for its beautiful colors and patterns

Red Brecciated Jasper 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads Agua Nueva Agate iron or manganese imperfectionsRed Brecciated Jasper is typically found in deep red, black, rust and cream hues, which form fragmented patterns throughout the stone. The name derives from the term breccia, referring to the patterns in the stone looking like broken, angular fragments. Hematite within the stone is responsible for its reddish and rusty colors.