{"product_id":"mookaite-jasper-crystal-sphere-large-21789","title":"Mookaite Jasper Crystal Sphere Large 10cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLarge Mookaite Jasper Crystals For Sale From Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Mookaite Jasper Crystal Sphere \u003c\/strong\u003emeasuring 10cm in diameter has been carefully hand-polished to enhance its vibrant kaleidoscope of colour, which includes vibrant mustard-yellows, crimson reds, maroons, and beige tones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMookaite Jasper\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most striking stones we have to offer at Madagascan Direct, and this piece has been cut by artisans into an equally striking sphere shape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Does Mookaite Jasper Come From? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ecolourful stone\u003c\/strong\u003e is only found in Australia, and was named after Mooka Creek, where it is found in Western 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