This listing is for a rough end cut of Calligraphy Jasper from India, aka Script Stone, 100% natural.  It can be used for lapidary to make cabochons or as a display specimen.

Details:

• gemstone: Calligraphy Jasper
• color: yellow, red
• dimensions: approx 4 × 3 × 2.25 inches
• weight: 1 pound 12.9 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.

Calligraphy Jasper (also known as Script Stone, Miriam Stone, Arabic Stone, or Elephant Skin Jasper) is a type of fossiliferous limestone or sedimentary rock rather than a true jasper.

Key Properties

• Composition: It is formed from silica-rich mud packed with ancient fossilized shells, bones, and vegetation (coquina).
• Origin: It is primarily mined in the Himalayan Mountains of India.
• Appearance: Its swirling dark and golden-brown patterns—created by iron oxidation and fossilized fragments—resemble ancient Arabic or Sanskrit script.
• Hardness: It has a Mohs hardness of about 3 to 4, making it softer than standard jasper or quartz.

This is what Angelica from FL had to say about our Calligraphy Jasper rough: Beautiful calligraphy jasper piece, thank you!

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.