INTRODUCTION TO JASPER COLLECTION
INTRODUCTION TO JASPER COLLECTION Beautiful and varied, jasper is a must-have for every stone collector. If you're just getting started in the hobby of rock collecting, they're an excellent choice. So many questions arises for a jasper collector that is a starter. Thankfully, there are simple solutions too! Let's get started, and I'll explain what jasper is, where to look for it, and how to maximize your haul on your next collecting expedition. What is Jasper? Translucent jasper is a kind of cryptocrystalline silicon dioxide (SiO2 or silica). Colors like green, red, blue, and many more are common in jasper. Opacity is what sets jasper apart from agate. There is no way for light to pass through a genuine jasper, yet certain brecciated jaspers may include chalcedony. Also, even if the stone is just one color, it will likely have some kind of pattern. There is a continuous gradient from cryptocrystalline quartz to jaspers. They have the same chemical co...