Tumbled dragon blood jasper specimens are polished pieces of a jasper variety composed primarily of microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂) with distinctive green and red coloration caused by mineral inclusions. The deep green areas are typically due to chlorite or epidote, while the red patches result from iron oxide (hematite) presence.
Features:
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Composition: Primarily microcrystalline quartz with inclusions of chlorite, epidote, and iron oxide minerals that create the characteristic mottled green and red pattern.
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Appearance: Polished stones exhibit vibrant green and red coloration with a smooth surface that highlights natural patterns resembling scales or blood splatters.
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Formation: Formed through silica-rich sediment deposition and subsequent mineralization, often in volcanic or metamorphic environments.
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Physical Properties: Durable and hard (Mohs hardness ~6.5–7), making it suitable for tumbling and polishing.
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Educational Value: Useful for studying sedimentary and metamorphic processes, mineral inclusions, and color variations caused by different trace minerals.
These tumbled specimens are ideal for collectors, educators, and enthusiasts interested in geological mineralogy and natural stone identification.
