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Jaspilite Cabochons
This gemstone is a mixture of jasper and hematite and is fairly common where I currently live. It's
commonly striped and the jasper runs in colors from bright red through brown and black, I've even seen some yellow and white
stripes. There is also an oolitic variety with spots of shiny metallic hematite in the jasper.
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Tear drop shaped cabochon cut from oolitic material from Randville, Mi. After I too the photos of this gem, I noticed
the small flaws in the band of hematite that runs across the top half of the cab. Honestly, I didn't notice them at
all in the actual stone as they are very small and don't show up well against the metallic sheen of the hematite. Anyway,
I discounted this cab as a result and it's entirely worth the price! Approx. size: 17x28 Weight: 11.35 cts.
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While there is black jaspilite, it's not real easy to find. Here's a wonderful little cabochon of this spectacular
material from Norway, Mi. Approx. size: 10x15 Weight: 5.7 cts
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Incredible little crystal-shaped jewelry point with bright red jasper and bands of metallic hematite. Great pendant
piece! Approx. size: 4x5x23 Weight: 10.5 cts.
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Two smaller stones that I cut to set into rings, but they would make great small pendants too! These are bright
red jasper with irregular hematite throughout cut from material I collected near Randville, Mi. Approx. sizes: 6x12
9x12 Total Weight: 6.75 cts.
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