Jasper

With its slow and steady vibration jasper has an Earthy energy. Jasper is another type of banded chalcedony mixed with quartz and opal. It is found in metamorphic and sedimentary rocks along with volcanic rocks. It is known for it bands of color in organic patterns. Its various colors correspond with different energies. I encourage you to look into the different varieties of jasper.

AKA: “supreme nurturer”

Yellow jasper.

Yellow jasper.

Color: All colors usually opaque. Color varieties are determined by the present impurities in the formation of the stone. These impurities include iron oxides, green chlorite and actinolite. 

Origins: All over the world: Australia, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Iceland, India, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Libya, Madagascar, Mexico, Norway, Paraguay, Russia, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Benefits: grounds, stabilizes, balances energy, provides comfort, increases self-discipline, believed to increase fertility and promotes a happy pregnancy

Healing Properties: believed to help with blood circulation, and soothes the digestive system

Chakra: Base

Jasper is a variety of colors and shapes.

Jasper is a variety of colors and shapes.

History: Ancient Egyptians carved jasper with inscriptions from the Book of the Dead and buried it with mummies for safe passage into the afterlife. Due to its malleability, jasper was also used for seals and signet rings for many ancient cultures. 

Tip: Place the stone on the base chakra to stabilize and refresh the body. 

Jasper Stone Types: Unakite, yellow jasper, red jasper, rainforest jasper, royal plume jasper, rainbow jasper, poppy jasper, ocean jasper, green jasper, tiger’s eye

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The colored bands give jasper its character.

The colored bands give jasper its character.

Square Australian jasper beads

Square Australian jasper beads

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