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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 simply isn't 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! This example has brilliant yellow and yellow-orange bands contrasting with black bands, for an appealing contrast. Some areas of the stone are surprisingly translucent, and show hints of very fine sagenitic needles. 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 explains the vivid yellow and orange colors. Whatever it turns out to be, I think this new bumble bee 'jasper' has tremendous designer potential! The cab has a high rounded dome of 6mm, a designer 'flame' shape, and a slick glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 53x19mm
Weight: approximately 45 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Bumble bee jasper
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