These earrings feature natural zebra jasper stones set in a dangle style with sterling silver settings. Zebra jasper is an opaque variety of chalcedony characterized by its contrasting black and white banding.
Details:
- Mineral: Zebra jasper (a form of chalcedony, SiO₂)
- Setting: Sterling silver
- Style: Dangle earrings with polished zebra jasper stones
- Appearance: Distinctive black and white striped or banded patterns, smooth polished surface
- Formation: Forms from silica-rich sediments that harden over time, with mineral impurities creating the striped coloration
- Physical Properties: Mohs hardness 6.5–7; vitreous to dull luster; conchoidal fracture
- Educational Value: Demonstrates how mineral impurities and sedimentary processes create unique banding patterns in quartz-based stones
These zebra jasper dangle earrings showcase striking natural patterns in a wearable form.
