About Bumblebee Jasper

Bumblebee Jasper isn’t technically a jasper at all—it’s a bold, colorful stone mined from the slopes of an active volcano in Indonesia. It comes from the Papandayan volcano in West Java and is extracted by hand, often in challenging terrain, by companies like Indoagate.com.

Geologically speaking, Bumblebee “Jasper” is actually a form of travertine, composed mostly of calcite, making it much softer than true jasper (with a Mohs hardness around 4). What it lacks in durability, it makes up for in visual impact.

What Gives It That Color?

The stone’s vivid yellows and oranges come from sulfur compounds, while the blacks and grays are from arsenic-bearing minerals and manganese oxides. These pigments are completely natural—born of the extreme chemistry of volcanic fumaroles.

Is It Safe?

Yes—with some common sense. Bumblebee Jasper is safe to wear as jewelry, but because it contains arsenic and sulfur minerals, it should not be ingested or handled by children who might put it in their mouth. As with any soft, porous stone, avoid soaking, acids, or prolonged water exposure.

This material is best for cabochons, pendants, and light-wear pieces where its vivid beauty can shine without rough impact.

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