Jasper Butterfly

Description

Take a look at this unique jasper butterfly! This gemstone décor piece comes with the butterfly stand attached. This lovely butterfly has a lovely black palette with green and red spots. It looks very similar to dragon blood jasper (although it is not). Make this beautiful piece yours today!

Size: Approx. 4″ wide at widest point of the wings

About Jasper and Confusion with Trade Names

Did you know that jasper is not considered an approved mineral species? From mindat.org (https://www.mindat.org/min-2082.html):

“Historically the name has long been used for an opaque to slightly translucent, generally red or brown to variably coloured, impure chalcedony or microcrystalline chert, usually containing abundant fine inclusions of hematite, iron hydroxides and other minerals. It is typically associated with banded iron formations. It has also been used informally by lapidarists for many other opaque lapidary materials, including some igneous and sedimentary rocks.”

So, if you’re like the many people out there who have trouble with jasper names, you’re not alone. Trade names are king where jasper is concerned. With all rocks, minerals, gemstones, etc., what is most important is how much you enjoy the piece. If it makes your heart sing, does it really matter which form it is? If is important to learn about the authenticity, there are many scientific ways to test the chemical composition of a stone. However, they might not be easily accessible or cost effective.

This jasper butterfly is a WYSIWYG.

For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.

If you love this butterfly, you will also love this one.

Please Note:

1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.