How do I identify Bumblebee Jasper?

Bumblebee Jasper can be identified by its hardness of 3 - 5 on the Mohs scale, Yellow color, Vitreous luster, Trigonal crystal system. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Bumblebee Jasper?

Bumblebee Jasper typically appears in Yellow, orange, grey, black. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Bumblebee Jasper?

Bumblebee Jasper has a hardness of 3 - 5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

Bumblebee Jasper

A variety of Calcite

Uncommon

What is Bumblebee Jasper?

Bumblebee Jasper is not actually a jasper. Bumblebee Jasper is the commercial name for a volcanic material mined in Indonesia. The mineral is recognizable by its distinctive yellow, orange, brown, black, and white banding — the colors seemingly mimicking those of a bumblebee. It's a rare material that can be easily cut and polished.

Optical Properties

Refractive Index: 1.486-1.658
Birefringence: 0.172
Pleochroism: None
Optical Character: Uniaxial negative
Dispersion: 0.008-0.017

Discover Values

Rarity

4.0out of 5.0

80%

Popularity

3.9out of 5.0

78%

Beauty

4.4out of 5.0

88%

Cultural Value

4.0out of 5.0

80%

Collection Value

4.3out of 5.0

86%

Bumblebee Jasper Market Value Calculator

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