![]() ![]() The presence of iron oxides usually in the form of hematite turn jasper red. ![]() They're also responsible for its different colours and markings. Impurities are the reason why jasper is opaque. This is because although made up primarily of quartz and/or chalcedony it often features impurities of many other minerals and substances. Microcrystalline means its crystals are too small to be seen with the naked eye.Īlthough often referred to as a mineral some consider jasper to be a rock. Jasper is a microcrystalline variety of the mineral chalcedony. This type of jasper is found in Central America, South Africa and India.Jasper Stone Properties, Meaning, Facts and Photos Contents Brown Zebra Jasper has a wild variety of tan, brown, white and black stripes on a tan or brown background. There's also Red Zebra Jasper, which has gray to black stripes on a warm reddish brown background. There are several varieties of this type of jasper, not just the typical black with white stripes. Zebra Jasper -Is named so because of the wild stripes that run throughout the bead (just like that of the wild African Zebra). Yellow Jasper - Very soft yellow jasper used to alleviate digestive tract ailments. Tiger Eye Jasper has a very active spotted pattern of various reds, pinks, and browns on a canvas of warm yellows and tans. Tiger Eye Jasper -A variety of jasper that shows no resemblance to the other well known gemstone with a similar name (Tiger's Eye). It has been used as a good luck stone over time. Can be cream colored and black with flecks of brown and a banded design. Silver Leaf Jasper - A type of jasper that resembles leaves of a forest. Said to regulate metabolic energy and increase stamina. Red Jasper - Red Jasper that has quartz veins running through it. Poppy Jasper - Yellow-greenish jasper with random bright red, orange or yellow circle patterns resembling that of a field of poppies. Picture Jasper features varying tones of beige, cream, tan, brown and black. ![]() Picture Jasper - Jasper beads and chips that resemble rolling hills and landscapes with it's unusual patterns. Picasso Jasper -(Picasso Marble, Picasso Stone) A type of Jasper that has swirls and lines throughout it resembling Pablo Picasso's bold painting style. It's said to give its wearer a sense of well being and protect against negative thoughts. Peridot Jasper -A type of cream colored jasper that has faint wisps of green throughout. It is said to aid in breathing during meditation. Ocean Jasper - the name given to jasper that has a wavy greenish gray, white, beige, pink or maroon and can have a pattern that sometimes has white sea spray circles throughout. Moss Jasper - Has features similar to those of moss agate from the Mojave Desert of California. It is said to enhance total vibration and stabilizes ones heart. The name comes from how this jasper resembles the fur of a leopard. There can also be black rings sporadically throughout this stone. Leopard Skin Jasper (Rhyolite, or Leopard Jasper) -an orangish-tan jasper with dark brown, red, yellow, pink or black spots. While this stone is translucent, Kiwi Jasper is more opaque than most quartzes. Kiwi Jasper - Or, Kiwi Quartz is a light, minty green color (much like that of the Kiwi fruit) with black and grey spots and flecks. It is also used to help the body better absorb vitamins and minerals. This type of jasper is said to help stabilize one's diet and cleanse the body of toxins. Kambaba Jasper -A fairly new gemstone from Africa, this stone comes all different shades of green (from a deep forest green to a light sage) with black swirls and rings throughout (These black spots are also sometimes are referred to as "eyes"). Known as a "traveler's stone" it can also be used for its grounding and healing features. Warm pinks and grey hues against a black background. Fossil Jasper - This type of jasper is distinguished by its fossilized and silicified patterns. Feldspath Jasper - This variety of jasper typically has a lighter brown to tan background with a variety of soft brown flecks, stripes and spots throughout. India agate) - an off white to beige jasper with swirls of green, lavender or gray. Gives protection from nightmares and increases ones' patience. Dalmatiner- the German word for Dalmatian) - an off white jasper with scattered black spots (like that of a Dalmatian Dog). A very common stone, it is found in Germany, India, France, Russia and the U.S. As with all jasper, it is virtually trouble free to care for and hardy enough for everyday wear. While the coloring of artistic jasper may look very similar to picture jasper, it's the bold abstract designs and patterns that set it apart. Named so because the designs that appear on each specimen seem to resemble a small work of art. Artistic Jasper - A patterned variety of cryptocrystalline quartz. ![]()
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