Red Brecciated Jasper 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads R0384 These flecks glitter as they

These flecks glitter as they catch the light and may appear white against the dark blue of the glass

The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife

These form as a criss cross banding called lamellae

the mineral was named for French paleontologist Eugene Durmortier (1803 to 1873)

Red Brecciated Jasper 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads R0384 These flecks glitter as theyRed Brecciated Jasper is typically found in deep red, black, rust and cream hues, which form fragmented patterns throughout the stone. The name derives from the term breccia, referring to the patterns in the stone looking like broken, angular fragments. Hematite within the stone is responsible for its reddish and rusty colors.