Presentation :

Names) :

• Jasper (variety of chalcedony): Orbicular Jasper, Bloodstone Jasper, Leopard Jasper, etc.

Etymology:

• From Greek and Latin iaspis.

Group, Family:

• Quartz Family (Microcrystalline/Cryptocrystalline) | Chalcedony family.

Color :

• White, Gray, Green, Dark green, Red (Sanguine J.), Red-magenta, Light blue to dark blue, Mauve blue, Brown, Brown-black, Yellow, dark yellow, Orange, Multicolor Spotted (Leopard J.), Ribboned, Zebra, Oolitic (J. orbicular), Landscapes (J. Landscape).

Chandelier:

• Oily, Resinous.

Origin :

• South Africa, Austria, Russia, Germany, Egypt, United States, etc.

Crystal system:

• Trigonal 296 / Microcrystalline.

Chemical composition :

• SiO2 | Coloration: Microscopic inclusions: Oxides, Colored minerals included, etc.

Transparency:

• Opaque.

Density :

• 2.40 to 2.91.

Hardness :

• 6 to 7.

Cleavage:

• Null.

Breakage:

• Scarker.

Line color:

• White, Yellow, Brown, Red, depending on the nature of the Jasper.

Shock resistance:

• Good.

Heat resistance:

• Good.

Additional information:

• Composition: S, CaSO4, Calcium Sulfate, SiO2, As2S3, Arsenic sulfide
• Hardness: 2, 3.5, 7 The yellow to orange color is caused by the presence of mineral inclusions of orpiment, realgar and/or pararealgar. It can also contain a combination of volcanic material, anhydrite, hematite, sulfur, etc. The pretty patterns on this stone often mimic the coloring found on bumblebees, hence the name. This stone combines the energies of sulfur and hematite, two minerals with beautiful qualities.

Physical virtues:

• Invigorating, it provides energy by promoting good energy circulation throughout the body.
• Promotes the proper elimination of toxins from the body.
• Helps relieve cramps, especially in the legs.
• Treats problems related to insomnia.
• Helps relieve back problems.
• Treats and soothes inflammation and throat problems.
• Treats infectious diseases.
• Treats and regulates hemoglobin deficiency problems.
• Treats thymus disorders.
• Treats the cardiovascular system.

Psychological, emotional and mental virtues:

• Sulfur assists us in eliminating over-willedness, dissipated intellectual thoughts and emotions that affect the emotional and intellectual bodies.
• Promotes acceptance of all changes.
• Helps find new opportunities and solutions.
• Allows us to increase our self-esteem and make decisions without relying on emotions.
• Helps to sharpen the mind and keep it sound by preventing us from being scattered.
• Treats hypersensitivity.
• Promotes altruism.
• Helps remove barriers blocking progress.
• Helps to sort through thoughts to make a mental adjustment.
• Improves memory, originality, technical knowledge, and mental and manual dexterity.
• Sharpens the mind to get us out of concepts of self-limitation.

Spiritual virtues:

• Helps balance yin‐yang energies and the energies between body and mind.
• Promotes good progress on a spiritual level.

Chakras:

• Activates the sacral and solar plexus chakras.

ATTENTION :

This mineral contains highly toxic elements, it is strongly recommended not to use it as an elixir (direct method) or even to put it in the mouth, otherwise there is a serious risk of poisoning.

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