This coloring is from the mineral Realgar, which is a minor ore for arsenic. The most striking part of Bumblebee Jasper is the bright orange or yellow sections. Bumblebee Jasper is considered one of the “youngest” rocks in the world and new deposits are being formed today. Mount Papandayan is a stratovolcano with four craters and multiple fumerole fields.
But the unique combination of geology on Mount Papandayan in West Java, Indonesia is the only location known to produce Bumblebee Jasper. Some of these mudpots are gray mud, but others are quite colorful due to the unique geology of the region and these colorful fumeroles are nicknamed “paintpots.”įumeroles can be found on volcanoes around the world. The most famous fumerole/mudpots are those belonging to the Yellowstone Super Volcano in Yellowstone National Park. In some cases, the sediment around them liquefies into a “mudpot” and begins to boil. The word fumerole comes from the Latin “ fumus” meaning “to smoke.” When fumerorles are exposed to rain, they can become natural hotsprings. Some fumeroles only last a few weeks or months, while others persist for decades or even centuries. A rival seller later gave the stone yet another tradename, “Eclipse Jasper,” but most sellers prefer Bumblebee Jasper.īumblebee Jasper is formed in fumeroles, which are cracks in the earth’s crust near volcanoes where steam and gas can escape. Because it is both fragile and beautiful, it is sold primarily as a metaphysical mineral. The founder of IndoAgate purchased some of the stone, renamed them “Bumblebee Jasper” and introduced it the global community at the Tucson Gem Show. The stone was originally called Batu Badar Blerang, which translates into “Fumerole Jasper”. They toured the mining sites in Indonesia and found the stone for sale in small local art and craft markets. The earliest references for this unique stone date to the mid-1990s by a company called IndoAgate. Despite the name, it is not in fact a form of Jasper, but rather a rare form of calcite-rich Limestone. Bumblebee Jasper may also form with “eyes” and other striking patterns. It’s name comes from its bold coloring of bright orange/yellow and black stripes, reminiscent of the beloved insect. Try it in combination with Dragon’s Blood Jasper, Pipestone, Septarian Nodule, and Stromatoliteīumblebee Jasper is a relatively new rock for the metaphysical community and may only be found in the newest lapidaries, texts that describe gemstones and their powers. The same report confirms the presence of Arsenic, but it in minuscule quantities.īumblebee Jasper’s energy works well with its family – other sedimentary rocks. While the rock does contain trace elements of Sulfur, the yellow/orange color has been lab-verified as Realgar (Attard and Petrov, 2017). Many sellers mistaken report that the yellow/orange color is Sulfur. It’s white/gray color is Calcite, the black layers are actually Pyrite and the bright yellow/orange color is Realgar. Many different minerals are used to create a rock! Bumblebee Jasper is a rare Limestone, primarily composed of Calcite and Volcanic Ash. Bumblebee Jasper is a soft and porous sedimentary rock, As an easy way to understand the difference, think of rocks as being like cookies and minerals as being the ingredients which make up those cookies. Please note: The price is per one piece, intuitively picked for you. Due to the nature of crystals, they may vary slightly in shape, size, color, and pattern.Bumblebee Jasper is not a true Jasper in any sense nor is it a single mineral. Bumblebee Jasper’s distinct yellow coloring comes from the presence of sulfur, which can be toxic (if ingested), so take care in handling and wash your hands afterward. It helps you to manifest your highest good.īumblebee Jasper is relatively rare and found only in a volcano in Java Indonesia. It helps to balance and empower you.īumble Bee Jasper activates the Sacral and Solar Plexus chakras and removes any blocked energy within these chakras to bring forth your creative talents and increase your motivation and willpower. It gives you confidence and self-esteem and helps you to leave toxic situations. It brings joy and abundance.īumblebee Jasper also helps with finding new opportunities and new jobs. It helps you find joy and goodness in what surrounds you.
Its bright and cheery colors uplift you instantly. I love holding a worry stone in my hand during the day when I need an extra cleanse or reconnection to my higher self.īumblebee Jasper is the stone of happiness. They work really well in balancing and cleansing your auric field and particular chakras. Crystal Worry stones are beautiful tools to assist in Crystal Healing.
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