This distinctive reddish-brown and white-banded sedimentary rock from the east Kimberley of Western Australia is called 'zebra rock' or 'zebra stone'. Composed essentially of small particles of quartz and 'sericite' (fine-grained white mica), zebra rock also contains the minerals kaolinite, dickite and alunite.

Although zebra stone mainly hails from a single locality, it's not a rare stone to acquire. As a result, it's pretty affordable. However, as with most gems, the bigger the zebra stone, the higher the price.

It is said to help with cell regeneration, clarity of thought, and emotional balance. Zebra stone is also known to be a powerful protection stone, warding off negative energy and helping to keep you safe from harm. The zebra jasper consists of alternating bands of black and white.

Unique Zebra Rock has been dated at about 600 million years old in the Pre Cambrian period. Australian Zebra Rock, beautiful curving - "Fish". The only known deposits in the world have been discovered in the East Kimberleys, Western Australia.