Bumble Bee Jasper Hexagon

This Bumble Bee Jasper hexagon is cut into a six-sided faceted column, giving the banding six distinct flat panels to display across. Unlike a rounded tower, the hexagon's straight facets create sharp visual breaks between color bands. Because the pattern is natural, each hexagon shows its own arrangement of yellow, black, and orange.

Quick facts

About

Despite its trade name, Bumble Bee Jasper is not a jasper — it is a banded volcanic sedimentary rock from near Mount Papandayan in West Java, Indonesia. Its coloring comes from sulfur- and arsenic-bearing minerals, including realgar and orpiment, layered with calcite and aragonite. A hexagon cut uses six flat, ground facets running the length of the piece, which is a more geometric treatment than a rounded tower or tumbled stone and tends to appeal to buyers who like clean, architectural lines in a mineral display. At roughly 5-6 on the Mohs scale, the facets hold a good polish but the edges where they meet can chip if the piece is dropped. See our jasper collection, the tower and obelisk collection, or the full stones collection for related shapes.

How to use it

A hexagon stands upright on its flat base much like a small tower, but the faceted sides make it read as more of a geometric object than an organic point — a good fit for a modern or minimalist display shelf. Rotate it to line up a favorite band of color facing outward. Set it on a stable surface away from repeated handling to protect the facet edges.

Care

Dust with a dry, soft cloth; avoid household cleaners. Never place this stone in water and never use it to make elixirs or gem water — its coloring comes from sulfur- and arsenic-bearing minerals, so soaking it or ingesting anything that has touched it is not safe. Never grind, cut, sand, or otherwise create dust from it. Wash your hands after handling, and keep it away from children and pets who might mouth it.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bumble Bee Jasper toxic?
The color banding comes from sulfur- and arsenic-bearing minerals such as realgar and orpiment. Polished pieces can be handled normally, but wash your hands afterward, never place the stone in water or make elixirs with it, and never grind, cut, or sand it to avoid creating dust. Keep it away from young children and pets.

Is Bumble Bee Jasper really a jasper?
No. Despite the name, it is a banded volcanic sedimentary rock from West Java, Indonesia, not a member of the jasper (chalcedony) family.

How is a hexagon different from a tower?
A tower is typically rounded with a tapered point; a hexagon has six flat, ground facets running its length, giving it a more geometric, faceted look.

Can I get it wet?
No. Keep it dry at all times — never soak it, rinse it under running water, or use it in gem water or elixirs.

Is this a health product?
No. This is a decorative item, not a health product. Any traditional associations noted are cultural attribution, not medical claims.

Does it stand upright on its own?
Yes. The base is cut flat so the hexagon stands on its own on a level surface, without needing a separate stand.