Bumble Bee Jasper Tumbled Stone

Among the books, decks, and stones on 14th Street is this tumbled stone: Bumble Bee Jasper Tumbled Stone (shop SKU LBJT2).

Jasper is an opaque, patterned form of chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz). Colors and patterns vary widely.

Tumbled stones are polished in a drum, which softens sharp edges and brings out color. Natural stones vary in color, clarity, and shape, so the piece you receive will have its own character even when the weight, grade, or size is listed.

• SKU: LBJT2

Find it at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street, a short walk from Union Square in Manhattan, or order it online.