in the Karakoram mountain range of Pakistan
These colors swirl throughout the stone in fascinating matrices of color
Black Silverleaf Jasper is a rare form of Jasper
however they are not currently sourced from that particular region
The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife
Chrysocolla 5X7mm-8X10mm Rough Nugget - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE R1014 in the Karakoram mountain rangeChrysocolla, a hydrous copper silicate, is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens. It often also occurs with colors of rust, copper, black, white and reddish brown in speckles, veins and brecciated patterns. It is a very soft stone typically found near copper deposits. Chrysocolla was first described by Theosphrastus, a Greek philosopher and botanist who also named the stone, in 315 BCE.