Kiwi Jasper
Kiwi Jasper is igneous (quartz-amazonite-tourmaline rock). In the hand, it rates 6 to 7 (aggregate) on the Mohs scale, and it runs pale mint green and seafoam with black and white speckles. Pale kiwi-green stone speckled black and white like sesame seeds, actually a granitic rock of quartz, green amazonite, and black tourmaline, not a true jasper.
The geology.
Kiwi Jasper carries the formula . It belongs to the, system. On paper it is igneous (quartz-amazonite-tourmaline rock).
It sits at 6 to 7 (aggregate) on the Mohs scale. The surface reads vitreous to dull. Light behaviour is opaque. Specific gravity runs 2.6 to 2.7. The streak is,. It breaks with uneven granular fracture.
Pale kiwi-green stone speckled black and white like sesame seeds, actually a granitic rock of quartz, green amazonite, and black tourmaline, not a true jasper.
Expect to see it as tumbled, beads, palm stones or spheres.
The origins.
Bead-trade material from China; similar amazonite granites occur worldwide.
On value, the database notes: common and very affordable.
Traditional associations.
In energy work traditions, associated with gentle nurturing and steady recovery.
Recorded here because it is part of how this material is sold, not because it is a property of the material.
Spotting the real thing.
Pale kiwi-green stone speckled black and white like sesame seeds, actually a granitic rock of quartz, green amazonite, and black tourmaline, not a true jasper.
| Looks like | How to tell them apart |
|---|---|
| Dalmatian stone | Dalmatian is cream-beige; kiwi is distinctly mint green between its specks |
| Amazonite | Pure amazonite is solid turquoise-green with white cleavage streaks, not speckled rock |
| Dyed howlite | Howlite is soft with gray web veins and acetone-soluble dye |
At-home tests.
None of these need a lab. A 10x loupe, good daylight and a steady hand cover most of what a buyer needs to know about kiwi jasper.
| Test | What you should see |
|---|---|
| Under a loupe | Speckled granitic texture under a loupe |
| Scratch check | Scratches glass (quartz content) |
| Solvent swab | No dye in fractures; color won't swab off |
Stop short of anything that leaves a mark. A gemologist can answer the rest without damaging the stone.
Care & handling.
At 6 to 7 (aggregate) on the Mohs scale it handles careful wear but scratches against quartz and dust. Store it separately and take rings off before rough work.
It breaks with uneven granular fracture, which is worth knowing before you set it or drop it.
Skip the ultrasonic. Lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth handle routine cleaning without risk.
A deeper look.
Extended detail on composition, sourcing, authentication and market value.
The physical record
The formula on record is . Crystal system:,. Specific gravity: 2.6 to 2.7. Streak:,. Cleavage and fracture: Uneven granular fracture.
How it reaches the market
Bead-trade material from China; similar amazonite granites occur worldwide.
What it gets confused with
Dalmatian stone: Dalmatian is cream-beige; kiwi is distinctly mint green between its specks. Amazonite: Pure amazonite is solid turquoise-green with white cleavage streaks, not speckled rock. Dyed howlite: Howlite is soft with gray web veins and acetone-soluble dye.
What it is worth
Common and very affordable.
One more thing
The 'jasper' name is pure trade branding, mineralogically it's a granite cousin wearing amazonite green.
An education-first guide.
We do not carry kiwi jasper. This page exists because the question comes up and the honest answer is worth writing down, whether or not there is anything here to sell you.
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