{"product_id":"kiwi-jasper-skull","title":"Kiwi Jasper Skull Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eKiwi Jasper Skull Carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully patterned kiwi jasper skull carving featuring a soft mint-white base filled with contrasting black mineral spotting and translucent quartz-rich patches throughout the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece displays a natural speckled appearance with scattered darker inclusions and cloudy crystalline zones that create depth and texture across the carving. The smooth polish enhances the varied mineral composition while highlighting the unique patterning from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiwi jasper is a trade name commonly used for a spotted granite-like rock composed primarily of light feldspar and quartz minerals with contrasting darker inclusions, often including tourmaline, amphibole or mica-rich material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis skull shows a beautiful balance of pale icy tones, darker mineral spotting and semi-translucent quartz-rich areas, giving the carving a clean but highly textured geological appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Kiwi Jasper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock Type: Quartz and feldspar-rich composite stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: White, grey and pale mint with black inclusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: High polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarving: Skull\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture: Smooth polished surface with natural granular patterning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparency: Mostly opaque with some translucent quartz-rich areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLustre: Vitreous to waxy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeological \u0026amp; Scientific Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiwi jasper is not a true jasper in the strict geological sense, but rather a trade name used for a spotted quartz and feldspar-rich stone containing darker mineral inclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e�\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe translucent grey patches visible throughout the carving are quartz-rich zones, while the darker speckling is caused by accessory minerals dispersed throughout the host rock during formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe varied mineral composition creates the distinctive “cookies and cream” or speckled appearance often associated with kiwi jasper material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy This Piece Stands Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Unique speckled black and white mineral patterning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Quartz-rich translucent zones visible throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Smooth detailed skull carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Soft icy colour palette with strong contrast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Every angle shows different natural mineral textures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e127 grams 5.5cm x 4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean gently with a soft cloth and mild soap if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid dropping or knocking against hard surfaces as natural carved stone can chip on thinner edges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53935245230421,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9295\/1125\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_cba7e675-797b-4cee-9d7b-c9b7e2207110.jpg?v=1778860458","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/kiwi-jasper-skull","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}