Red Jasper Skull Carving
Red Jasper Skull Carving
Red Jasper Skull Carving
A rich deep red jasper skull carving with striking natural fracture lines, dark mineral veining and contrasting lighter quartz-filled seams running naturally through the stone.
This piece displays beautiful earthy red tones with dramatic black spiderweb-style patterning and natural healed fractures that give the carving a rugged geological character while still maintaining a smooth high polish.
Overview
Red jasper is an opaque microcrystalline variety of quartz coloured primarily by iron-rich mineral inclusions. This skull shows strong natural veining and fracture healing throughout the material, creating a bold almost volcanic appearance across the surface.
The combination of deep red colouration, natural black veining and contrasting lighter mineral seams makes this a highly visual collector piece with strong natural patterning from every angle.
Key Features
Material: Red Jasper
Mineral Family: Quartz / Chalcedony
Colour: Deep red with black and white natural veining
Finish: High polish
Carving: Skull
Chemical Formula: Silicon dioxide
Crystal System: Trigonal (quartz family)
Mohs Hardness: 6.5–7
Lustre: Vitreous to waxy
Transparency: Opaque
Geological & Scientific Notes
Red jasper is a dense microcrystalline quartz formed from silica-rich sedimentary or volcanic processes. Its red colouration is caused primarily by iron oxide inclusions dispersed throughout the silica structure.
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The dark veining and lighter healed seams visible throughout this carving are natural fracture lines that became filled or stained by mineral-rich fluids during formation. These geological features create the dramatic webbed patterns running across the skull.
Because jasper forms in compact masses rather than large crystals, it is highly durable and ideal for detailed carvings and polishing.
Why This Piece Stands Out
• Deep iron-rich red colouration
• Strong natural black web-like veining
• Contrasting healed mineral fracture lines
• Smooth high polish enhancing the patterns
• Bold collector-style skull carving
Dimensions
95 grams 5cm x 3.5cm
Care
Clean gently using a soft cloth and mild soap if needed.
Avoid prolonged impact with hard surfaces despite jasper being a durable material, as carved edges may still chip if dropped.