Bumblebee Jasper Sphere Turtle This metal was essential for

This metal was essential for iron and steel production

This stunning Indonesian Java Agate features unique banding and an array of colors

an extrusive igneous rock

These pieces are polished into a snowflake flame shape

Bumblebee Jasper Sphere Turtle This metal was essential forBumblebee Jasper (which is actually not a true Jasper) is a complex calcium carbonate mineral with inclusions of arsenic and manganese oxides. The banding and layering, which resembles a common bumblebee, is caused by inclusions of sulfur, calcium & Aragonite, Orpiment & Realgar, and Pyrite. Bumblebee Jasper is only sourced from one mine and is considered to be a rare mineral. These pieces are polished into a sphere shape. You will receive one piece