Mookaite rounds on a 15-inch strand give you a full working length of this warm, earthy Australian jasper in a versatile 8mm size. The chunky round cut keeps the stone's natural color variation front and center, so every bead reads a little differently.
Mookaite runs a rich palette of deep reds, mustard yellows, creams, and burgundies — sometimes all in the same bead — with the natural matte-to-waxy surface finish typical of polished jasper.
Specifications
- Size: 8 mm
- Color: Mookaite 15" String
- Material: Mookaite
- Quantity: 15" Strand
What to make with them
String them as a single-strand statement bracelet or necklace where the color variation does the design work for you, or mix them into multi-strand wraps alongside complementary earth-tone seed beads and metal spacers for added texture and weight.
Description
Mookaite jasper is a type of jasper, a variety of chert, that is sourced from the Kennedy Ranges in Western Australia near Mooka Creek. While often called "jasper," it's technically not a true jasper, as it's formed from the lithified skeletal remains of microscopic marine organisms called radiolaria. This results in its distinctive, colorful patterns and earthy tones.
- MaterialMookaite
- Size8 mm
- Gemstone TypeMookaite
- Mineral FamilyQuartz (Mookaite Jasper)
- Zodiac AssociationScorpio; Capricorn
- Chakra AssociationRoot; Sacral