{"product_id":"yellow-jacket-jasper-slab-red-lace-hematite","title":"Yellow Jacket Jasper Slab - Red Lace with Hematite Flowers","description":"Yellow Jacket Jasper Slab - \u003cem\u003eRed Lace with Hematite Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eMoroccan Hematite Jasper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis gorgeous Yellow Jacket Jasper slab showcases \u003cem\u003efantastic red lace patterns\u003c\/em\u003e swirling around \u003cstrong\u003ehematite flower formations\u003c\/strong\u003e that define this unique material. As a \u003cstrong\u003ehematite-based jasper\u003c\/strong\u003e from Morocco, it carries the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003ehigh iron content\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives it bold color contrasts and surprising heft. This slab does have a \u003cem\u003ehairline fracture\u003c\/em\u003e that could separate into two smaller slabs or be worked as one larger piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Yellow Jacket Jasper\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 71mm x 45mm x 6mm (Inches - 2.8\" x 1.8\" x 0.2\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 47 grams (1.66 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Uncommon\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Morocco\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYellow Jacket Jasper is a somewhat new \u003cstrong\u003ehematite-based jasper\u003c\/strong\u003e from Morocco gaining popularity. It often has attractive bright yellows, deep blacks from the hematite, and sometimes even salmon pinks. It takes a decent polish, though it can have softer quartz druzy requiring extra effort for optimal finish. Overall, it is quite unique jasper and tends to be heavy for its size due to high iron content.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003ered lace patterning\u003c\/em\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003edistinct hematite flower formations\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this piece a dramatic, organic appearance. Despite the hairline fracture, this slab offers versatile cutting options for creative lapidary work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Cabochon cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Hematite jasper collectors\u003cbr\u003e• Statement jewelry pieces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e All photos are taken wet to show polish potential. The last photo is taken dry to show any natural imperfections or surface features, so please review it before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45983616925930,"sku":"4019","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/4019-yellow-jacket-jasper-slab-red-lace-hematite-1.jpg?v=1775699202","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/yellow-jacket-jasper-slab-red-lace-hematite","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}