Red Brecciated Jasper 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads R0384 Dakota Stones Australian Opals are

Dakota Stones Australian Opals are back

These form as a criss cross banding called lamellae

Great on Beadalon #1 and #2 Crimp Beads or #2 Crimp Tubes

The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife

Red Brecciated Jasper 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads R0384 Dakota Stones Australian Opals areRed 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.