{"product_id":"fru-jas-4","title":"Baoshi Hill Red Jasper (Zhejiang, China)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaoshi Hill Red Jasper Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e – Baoshi Hill (宝石山), Xihu District (西湖区), Hangzhou (杭州\u003cspan\u003e市\u003c\/span\u003e), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), China (中国)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eA truly striking specimen of opaque, red \u003cb\u003eJasper\u003c\/b\u003e that were personally sourced from the scenic \u003cb\u003eBaoshi Hill (宝石山, literally 'Precious Stone Hill')\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003cb\u003eHangzhou (杭州), China\u003c\/b\u003e. These pieces offer a beautiful example of the world’s most popular variety of microcrystalline quartz, making them perfect for collectors, lapidarists, and anyone drawn to the vibrant geology of East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eJasper is a highly desirable, fine-grained, microcrystalline variety of the mineral \u003cb\u003eQuartz (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\text{SiO}_2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003eSiO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"msupsub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-t vlist-t2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-r\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pstrut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sizing reset-size6 size3 mtight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mtight\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-s\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-r\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e. Its opaque, vivid red colour is attributed to microscopic inclusions of \u003cb\u003eHematite\u003c\/b\u003e (iron oxide) within the silica structure. This specimen showcase the classic features of high-quality Jasper: a deep, consistent reddish-brown to terracotta hue, and the smooth, shell-like (conchoidal) breaks characteristic of pure, cryptocrystalline quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe specimens also present a fascinating geological narrative, as some pieces show a distinct contact with the surrounding host rock, which offers a valuable window into the conditions of their formation on Baoshi Hill. \u003cb\u003eBaoshi Hill\u003c\/b\u003e, located on the north shore of the famous West Lake in Hangzhou, is a significant cultural landmark renowned for its unique geological formations and its historic use as a source for ornamental stones. The name, 'Precious Stone Hill', speaks directly to the quality of the geological material found here. This Jasper is not merely a mineral; it is a tangible piece of the \u003cb\u003ecultural and geological heritage\u003c\/b\u003e of one of China's most beautiful cities. Its dense, fine-grained structure makes it excellent for lapidary work and an ideal example of microcrystalline quartz for educational collections or a visually impactful decorative display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"147\" data-start=\"136\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baoshi Hill (宝石山), Xihu District (西湖区), Hangzhou (杭州\u003cspan\u003e市\u003c\/span\u003e), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), China (中国)\u003cbr data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"213\" data-start=\"199\"\u003eMineral type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Jasper\u003cbr data-end=\"239\" data-start=\"236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"358\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~7(L) x 4(H) x 1(W) cm (see scale cube), 57 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frugeo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52603984838993,"sku":"FRU-JAS-4","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/9749\/6145\/files\/FRU-JAS-4a.jpg?v=1765731329","url":"https:\/\/frugeo.science\/products\/fru-jas-4","provider":"Frugeo Geology Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}