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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 several gorgeous scallops and banding in brilliant yellow-orange alternating with black, plus white and gray, which adds an appealing contrast. Some areas of the stone are translucent, though I neglected to include a backlit pic. 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 6+mm, a bold designer shape, and a slick glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 51x30mm
Weight: approximately 52 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Bumble bee jasper
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