Leopard jasper, also known as poppy jasper, is a variety of jasper recognized for its spotted patterns resembling a leopard's skin. This mineral is primarily composed of silicon dioxide and may include various impurities that give it its unique colors and patterns. Colors typically range from brown, beige, to orange, interspersed with small orbicular black and brown spots. This type of jasper usually forms in volcanic and sedimentary environments, where silicon slowly deposits to form this distinct rock. Used since antiquity for decoration and the manufacture of ornamental objects, leopard jasper is extracted in several parts of the world, particularly in Brazil.
This stone measures approximately 3 cm.
Brazil
SiO2