{"product_id":"bumble-bee-jasper-ref-0179-copy","title":"Bumble Bee Jasper Ref: 0180","description":"\u003cp\u003eBumblebee Jasper (often called Bumblebee Stone) is a vibrant, striking mineral from Indonesia renowned for its bold yellow, orange, and black bands, which mimic the stripes of a bee. Despite its name, it contains no quartz and is actually a fibrous calcite containing volcanic matter, sulphur, and arsenic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics \u0026amp; Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only found on the island of Java, Indonesia, making it quite rare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colors are created by sulfur (yellow\/orange), realgar\/arsenic (orange), and pyrite\/hematite (black\/gray).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e A relatively soft stone, rating between 4 and 5 on the Mohs hardness scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Precautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it contains arsenic and sulphur, it requires mindful handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolished Stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully polished and tumbled stones are generally safe to hold and wear as jewellery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Specimens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never use raw, unpolished Bumblebee Jasper to make crystal elixirs or face toners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHygiene:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always wash your hands after handling the stone, and avoid touching your mouth or eyes while holding it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetaphysical Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssociated with the sacral and solar plexus chakras, it is often used to promote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreativity and empowerment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndurance, concentration, and mental clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidence and vitality\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef: 0180 (For my use only)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48413311697088,"sku":"0180","price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6003\/4240\/files\/P_20260604_215746.jpg?v=1781434355","url":"https:\/\/kiwi-collects.myshopify.com\/products\/bumble-bee-jasper-ref-0179-copy","provider":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}