Cherry Creek Jasper
A variety of Jasper
What is Cherry Creek Jasper?
Cherry Creek Jasper is a trade name for a material mined in China. It's considered a semi-precious stone and is mainly valued for its interesting patterns in various earthy shades. It is commonly sold in the form of tumbled stones, crystals, cabochons, and beads, and it's popular with jewelry.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.54
- Birefringence
- 0.003-0.009
- Pleochroism
- None
- Optical Character
- Biaxial positive
- Dispersion
- 0.013
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Cherry Creek Jasper before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
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Health & Safety Information
- ⚠️Cherry Creek Jasper in powdered form can be toxic due to its Crystalline Silica content.
- ⚠️Quartz, silica, crystalline silica and flint are non-toxic materials, but very fine dust containing quartz, known as respirable crystalline silicon (RCS), can cause serious and fatal lung disease. Lapidaries should exercise caution when cutting silica.
- ⚠️Cherry Creek Jasper is typically non-toxic unless it's in powder form. Long-term exposure to finely ground powder may lead to silicosis. Therefore, when cutting or polishing cherry Creek Jasper, be sure to wear a dust mask to avoid inhaling its dust.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Yellow, orange, green, red, ,brown, black
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6.5 - 7
- Density
- 2.5 - 2.6 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Vitreous
- Crystal System
- Trigonal
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SiO2
- Elements
- Si, O
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Cherry Creek Jasper FAQs
How do I identify Cherry Creek Jasper?
Cherry Creek Jasper can be identified by its hardness of 6.5 - 7 on the Mohs scale, Yellow color, Vitreous luster, Trigonal crystal system. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Cherry Creek Jasper?
Cherry Creek Jasper typically appears in Yellow, orange, green, red, ,brown, black. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Cherry Creek Jasper?
Cherry Creek Jasper has a hardness of 6.5 - 7 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.