Most probably formed in sun-dried, iron-rich clay, Poppy Jasper takes the shape of a sphere, and contains variously colored dots which give it a similar appearance to the poppy flower. Jasper is often applied to unidentified stones, true Jaspers are metamorphic rocks. Jasper derives its colorful patterns from other minerals present, and is often named according to its pattern. It has a dull luster but takes a fine polish, and its hardness and other physical properties are those of quartz.
