DVH cuts NEW K2 Blue Jasper, an Orbicular Azurite "Poppy" Granite from Pakistan!

Hey folks!  I haven't posted here in a long time but I keep busy in my lapidary studio.   I think the last time I posted my favorite new stone was Bumble Bee jasper from Java.   I still love that but I'm out of rough for now and my NEW favorite stone is this lovely material that the Pakistani exporter and the American importer of the rough have decided to call "K2 Blue Jasper".     There are very fine micro fissures within the mineral makeup of this granite (it's not a jasper) so that a polished fininsh would look a little mottled.  Thus I have been leaving these with a super satinny, fine, matte finish which feels wonderful!  

Here's some pieces I have recently finished and some are in my DVHdesigns Etsy store...

This new blue orbicular granite  is completely NATURAL and UNTREATED! This material is from Pakistan and the blue spots are from azurite inclusions.   It gets the "K2" in it's named because it's mined within sight of that mountain, the second highest in the world.   I'm not sure why they call it a jasper when it is clearly a granite (and they know this). They say they have had it tested and the blue orbs are azurite and not lazulite or another blue mineral. A true one of a kind. The indigo blue dots are like Himalayan poppies!  Many stones that have orbicular inclusions are called "poppy jasper" but I have never seen a "poppy granite."   Some of these stones have VERY faint lines of light green in them which is malachite (often assoicated with azurite) 

I've got a few cabs done and am working on more that have a "natural face" and will post pics of those next week!  

And here's some more beads...

You won't find any other pieces like this on eBay or Etsy!  

For those interested, here is some metaphysical information on Granite from the book Love Is In The Earth by Melody, ""Granite can be used to enable one to “see the big picture” instead of being in the mind-set to “see the puddle, when there is an ocean awaiting.” It helps to banish the negative traits of skeptism and to train the user in the difference between beliefs and “knowing”. It helps one to maintain balance in relationships and cooperative efforts, facilitating diplomacy and discretion in all matters, while eliminating negativity with ease. It has been revered as a “sacred, magical stone”, affording protection and increase to the user. It has been reported that Granite also brings an increase in money; the mineral inducing recognition of, and generous overtures to, the user while allowing for continuity in modesty by the user. Granite can be used in the treatment of disorders associated with hair, face and head. Astrological Sign of Libra -Vibrates to the number 2"

This stone would also have the metaphysical properties of azurite, and here is some information on that subject that I found on the Shimmerlings website, which is a good resource for such information....

"It is a beautiful deep blue stone that awakens the third eye, increases contact with your spiritual guides and heightens your psychic awareness....The name azurite comes from the Persian work lazhaward meaning blue, it is often used in jewelry and also collected as a beautiful mineral specimen....Azurite is called the "stone of heaven" as it is said to aid in developing psychic awareness, psychic skills and abilities, enhances intuition, and guides you to be accurate in depicting psychic experiences....It is also an excellent stone for meditation, allowing you to enter a meditative state easily, as well as enhancing prophesy and divination. Azurite can help control the flow of energy and bring just the right amount of it to any situation.....Azurite enhances creativity, as well as inspiration and intuition. It aids in building confidence as spiritual cleansing. It is quite useful when studying for exams as it helps one to retain information."

Thanks for letting me share my work and I hope everyone is having a great Summer!  

Regards, 

David V. Horste

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