Several unique items of hollow ware, such as decorative vases and lidded pots have been produced from zebra rock, sometimes combined with local Kimberley woods. Zebra rock has been used largely as an ornamental stone for carvings, some costume jewellery, inlays, paper weights and figurines. The colour banding of zebra rock probably formed by the rhythmic precipitation of iron oxide (hematite) rich bands during the alteration of the rock by percolating fluids (fluids migrating through the rock). Physically, Zebra Jasper helps with kidney/bladder problems improves skin, bones and teeth and alleviates muscle spasms. ![]() Generally, Jasper is a very calming stone and stimulates the Root Chakra. Physically, Zebra Jasper helps with kidney/bladder problems improves skin, bones and teeth and alleviates muscle spasms. ![]() Jewelers use them for bracelets and necklaces, as well as centerpieces for rings and earrings. Jasper stones have various spots and patterns, so no two stones are exactly alike. Depending on its cut, Jasper can suit boho, hippie, classic, and elegant looks alike. Some seams of zebra rock are continuous over many kilometres. Zebra Jasper is also a grounding stone, allowing you to tune into Mother Earth and find joy in your surroundings. Jasper is extremely versatile, and can be used in any style. Known localities of the zebra rock lie close to the Ord River where the rock forms lenses and seams within the Johnny Cake Shale Member of the Ranford Formation, which formed during the late Precambrian (around 670 million years ago). ![]() This distinctive reddish-brown and white-banded sedimentary rock from the east Kimberley of Western Australia is called ‘zebra rock’ or ‘zebra stone’.Ĭomposed essentially of small particles of quartz and ‘sericite’ (fine-grained white mica), zebra rock also contains the minerals kaolinite, dickite and alunite. Collection Highlights | Updated 9 years ago Zebra Rock
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