This listing is for a rough faced piece of Bumblebee Jasper from Indonesia, 100% natural. It can be used for lapidary to make cabochons or as a display specimen.

Details:

• gemstone: Bumblebee Jasper
• color: orange, black, yellow
• dimensions: approx 9 x 3.5 × 2.25 inches
• weight: 5 pounds 11.6 ounces

The measurements provided are at the widest part and are close approximations.  The piece(s) shown in the pictures is what will be shipped to you.

Some pictures are taken with the stone wet while others are dry.  These are rough, not polished pieces.

Bumblebee Jasper is a striking, vibrantly colored stone featuring bold bands of yellow, orange, black, and gray that resemble the stripes of a bumblebee.

Key Facts & Composition

• Not a True Jasper: It does not contain quartz or chalcedony. It is primarily a fibrous, carbonate-rich rock (mostly calcite or travertine) formed from volcanic material and hot springs.
• Origin: Found almost exclusively around active volcanic regions in West Java, Indonesia (such as Mount Papandayan and Mount Ciremai).
• Color Source: Its bright yellow and orange hues come from minerals like sulfur, realgar, and orpiment, while the dark bands come from materials like pyrite or manganese oxides.
• Hardness: It has a Mohs hardness of about 4 to 5, making it relatively soft compared to true jasper.

This is what Justin from MI had to say about our Bumblebee Jasper rough: Incredible item and the best packing job I have ever seen. Communication is always great also. Absolutely love this shop!

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Thank You

Tim & Tonya Daniels

Safety Advisory (California Proposition 65):

While completely safe to display on a shelf or wear as finished pieces, many raw mineral specimens naturally contain toxic elements, heavy metals, or glass-like structures (such as copper, arsenic, lead, or silica). To ensure your safety, please follow these responsible ownership and lapidary protocols:

• Basic Handling: Always wash your hands immediately after touching raw minerals and never ingest minerals.

• Lapidary Safety: When cutting or drilling, always use specialized safety equipment, including wet-cutting machinery, proper ventilation, and appropriate respirators or masks to avoid inhaling toxic dust or fumes.

Safety & Handling

• Toxicity Warning: The stone can contain natural arsenic and sulfur compounds.
• Safe Handling: Polished pieces are generally safe for display or gentle handling, though you should wash your hands after handling unpolished or raw specimens.
• Avoid Inhalation: Never cut, grind, or polish this stone without proper respiratory protection, as the dust is toxic. Many geologists recommend avoiding wearing it as direct skin-contact jewelry or letting it degrade in sunlight.