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Bumble bee jasper cab ~
Offered here is a striking cabochon of bumble bee stone, 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 a gorgeous bullseye, some scallops and banding in brilliant yellow-orange alternating with black, plus white and gray, which adds an appealing contrast. Most of the stone is translucent, and some areas appear to have hints of 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 seems to explain the vivid yellow and yellow-orange colors. I think this new bumble bee 'jasper' has tremendous designer potential! The cab has a high rounded dome of 6mm, a designer drop shape, and a slick glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 45x21mm
Weight: approximately 45 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale 
 Bumble bee jasper
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