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Bumble Bee jasper cab ~
Offered here is a striking cabochon of bumble bee stone, recently imported from Indonesia. After slicing some of this extraordinary material in my slab saw, it doesn't seem hard enough to be either a jasper or an agate. Once polished, it has a somewhat waxy feel, a lot like onyx does. For sure, it cuts FANTASTIC cabs! In this example, the brilliant yellow bands seem to have a hint of velvety chatoyance. The vivid colors really catch the eye, contrasting stongly with the black at one side and the light gray area at the other. I read on the importer's website that this material is harvested near the steaming calderas of Mount Papandayan, an active volcano, where locals collect native sulfur! So that seems to explain the brilliant yellow colors. Whatever it turns out to be, I think this new bumble bee 'jasper' has great designer potential! The cab has a high rounded dome of 6mm, a crisp designer 'spear' shape, and despite a few tiny natural voids, it has a slick glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 54x25mm
Weight: approximately 54 carats
Price: SOLD Click for current gemstones for sale
 Bumble Bee stone
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