Noreena Jasper Crystal Sphere 5.3cm

Noreena Jasper Crystals For Sale From Australia

This stunning Noreena Jasper Crystal Sphere measures 5.3cm in diameter and displays a gorgeous mosaic of colours in strikingly abstract geometric patterns.

This striking Noreena Jasper Sphere showcases a stunning array of rich rust-red, deep maroon, fiery orange, mustard yellow, subtle cream and stone grey hues, which complement each other beautifully. 

The raw, natural Noreena Jasper Stone has been cut and polished by hand into a crystal sphere shape or crystal ball shape which is perfect for home decor as a crystal display piece. 

All Crystal Spheres (or Crystal Balls) come complete with Plastic Display Stand. 

This Noreena Jasper Crystal is of a very high grade, and the careful polish has enhanced the shine and vibrancy of this stone's volcanic colours and patterns. 

Noreena Jasper, also known as Australian Red Picture Jasper, is a rare crystal found in only one place in the world: the stone is revered for its characteristic fiery hues and earth-tone colours, as well as its uniquely artistic patterns of geometric shapes, webs, swirls, and marbling. 

Noreena Jasper is similar to Mookaite Jasper, which is also from Australia, as well as Polychrome Jasper and Picture Jasper. 

Munjina Stone is found in the same geological formation as Noreena Jasper, and the two rocks are very similar in composition and appearance. 

Where Does Noreena Jasper Come From? 

Noreena Jasper is found exclusively in the Pilbara area of Western Australia near Noreena Station. 

Munjina Stone is a very similar type of Silicified Pelite (Mudstone) found near to Noreena Jasper deposits, as both rocks are mined from the same geological formation in Pilbara. 

Mookaite Jasper is another famous mineral and rock from Australia that is commonly referred to as a type of Jasper. 

Noreena Jasper Name Meaning

Noreena Jasper is named after the location in Australia in which it is mined (Noreena Station). 

Mookaite is similarly named after Mooka Creek, where it is also mined in Western Australia. 

Other Names For Noreena Jasper

• Australian Red Picture Jasper
• Australian Picture Stone
• Australian Picasso Stone
• Australian Picasso Jasper

What Is Noreena Jasper Made Of? 

Noreena Jasper is classified geologically as a Silicified Pelite (a type of Mudstone).

Mudstone is a fine-grained Sedimentary Rock which was originally composed from clay or mud, and usually contains fine-grained silicates. 

Pelite (or Metapelite) is a Metamorphic Rock formed from the metamorphosis of Sedimentary Mudstone Rock.

More commonly, Noreena Jasper is referred to as a type of Jasper. 

What Is Jasper Made Of?

Jasper is a name for a group of rocks, gems, stones, and minerals belonging to the Chalcedony minerals group, which is a microcrystalline subset of the larger Quartz family of minerals. 

Jasper is a colourful, opaque variety of Chalcedony. 

All types of Quartz, including microcrystalline Chalcedony, of which Jasper Stones are a form of, are composed from silica (otherwise known as silicon dioxide), and are therefore classed as Silicate Minerals. 

Chalcedony gems are microcrystalline in nature, meaning they differ from other Quartz crystal varieties in that the crystals inside them are invisible to the naked human eye. 

These types of Quartz get their vibrant colours from impurities within their crystal matrix such as trace minerals and metals, for example iron oxides. 

Other types of Chalcedony Gemstones include Agate, a translucent/ semi-translucent form of Banded Chalcedony, and Carnelian, a unique red and orange form of Chalcedony. 

Types Of Jasper Stones

There are many types of Jasper other than Noreena Jasper. Some of the most popular Jasper Varieties are listed below:  

• Mookaite Jasper (also known as Windalia Radiolarite, or simply Mookaite)
• Picture Jasper (also known as Landscape Jasper)
• Polychrome Jasper (also known as Desert Jasper) 
• Ocean Jasper (also known as Orbicular Jasper) 
• Kambaba Jasper (also known as Crocodile Jasper, Crocodile Rock, Green Stromatolite Jasper) 
• King Cobra Jasper (also known as King Cobra Orbicular Jasper)
• Fancy Jasper (also known as Rainbow Jasper or Multicoloured Jasper)
• Fruit Jasper (also known as Ajooba Jasper) 

Noreena Jasper History

Noreena Jasper is a relatively new crystal find, but Jasper crystals in general have a long and storied history.

How Hard Is Noreena Jasper?

Noreena Jasper measures 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness like other forms of Chalcedony, Jasper, Agate, and Quartz, which means that is a durable mineral resistant to some scratching, but care should still be taken to not damage the crystal surface. 

Noreena Jasper Crystal Care

To clean your Noreena Jasper Crystal, simply use water and gently dry the stone with a soft cloth. 

Noreena Jasper Crystal Collections

This unique Noreena Jasper Sphere makes a wonderful crystal display piece for home decor, and would be a great crystal gift or addition to someone's crystal collection.  

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