Red Brecciated Jasper 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads LDS5Strands The white and purple layers

The white and purple layers of the shell create beautiful patterns

The best available information indicates that the stone is a type of Dolomite that has been altered by volcanic activity

a Venetian monk tipped molten copper into a vat of molten glass

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Red Brecciated Jasper 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads LDS5Strands The white and purple layersRed 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.