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Jasper is formed when silica-rich waters flow through cracks of rocks, picking up an assortment of other minerals along the way. Silica is the main component of Quartz. Jasper is a form of Chalcedony, which is formed from microscopic Quartz crystals. Jasper is the opaque (opaque means no light shines through) variety of Chalcedony and comes in numerous colors because it incorporates other minerals into its structure for color and solidity.

Jasper is found worldwide, wherever microscopic Quartz is found. You will often see white Quartz veins running through your Jasper stones. Because it is related to Quartz, it has similar Mohs Scale of Hardness of 6.5 - 7. Because it is relatively hard, Jasper is easily made into a variety of objects, carvings and jewelry.

Red Jasper contains Hematite. Brecciated Jasper, which has the same energy as Red Jasper, is red, black and beige and is formed when the stone becomes fractured by movement in the earth and Chalcedonynaturally refills the fractures to form this mottled stone.

Energetic nature of all Jaspers:
*Jasper is the Supreme Nurturer, it supports you during times of stress & illness

*Place it under your pillow for better Dream Recall

*Hold or place at your feet for Grounding (reconnecting with the physical world)

*Take as a gem elixir to balance circulation and digestion

*Use at the Sacral chakra to increase sexual pleasure

*Jasper works over a long period of time, so dedicate a few pieces as your own and over time they will correspond to your unique vibrations.

Energetic nature of Red Jasper:
*Red Jasper is the Stone of Health

*Take as a gem elixir to detoxify the organs

*Wear or hold to increase your physical energy, especially when feeling weak

*Work with Red Jasper over a period of time to tune into your survival instincts

*Meditate with Red Jasper to contact your animal spirit guides.

Mineral Facts
• Surface Color: Red

• Streak Color (can vary from surface color, this is the color of the crystals’ powdered minerals): White

• Group: Silicate

• Cleavage (where the crystal breaks off naturally to form a new face, parallel to its structure. This is a clean break and can cleave over and over again along the same face, retaining the crystals structure): None

• Fracture (where the crystal breaks randomly, not on cleavage): Conchoidal (concave clam-like glassy break) to splintery

• Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

• Transparency: Opaque (light does not go through)

• Crystal System: Cryptocrystalline (very tiny crystals only seen through special crystal microscope)

• Crystal Habit: Massive microgranular Quartz

Personal Experience – "I use Red Jasper tumbled stones in my car for grounding energy. I also used a Red Jasper pendulum in the car as a parking crystal to help me find good parking spots, however, I removed that when it was swinging around too much! Next I will try it for Dream Recall. I have been using Ulexite under the pillow for Dream Clarity, now I need some recall so the dream doesn’t fade away with the waking minutes!" - Sheila Satin

Jewelry - Jasper is relatively inexpensive and comes in so many varieties that it makes all kinds of interesting jewelry pieces!

 

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