| JASPER - (opaque red, rose, brown, and yellow) Jasper belongs to the quartz family. The quartz family is very large, with an enormous variety of gemstone minerals in every color of the spectrum. Quartz is composed primarily of silica (SiO2) and is formed when silica-bearing solutions infiltrate porous rocks and sediments. The silica then becomes impregnated into the porous rock and changes the rock into what we call quartz. Jasper is an opaque quartz usually red, yellow, brown, green, or a mixture of these colors. Its origin is in Africa. Jasper was very useful to primitive man and to the American Indians because it could be chipped and fractured in any direction, making it the perfect material to shape tools and weapon points. When arrowheads were made, jasper was the favorite material to use in regions where deposits existed. Some of the healing qualities are…. Supreme nurturer, protection during travel and from negativity, grounding, facilitates safe astral travel. Energizes solar plexus and lower chakras. Protection against unseen lower astral entities. Enables you to work with heavy negativity. Stabilizes emotions. Slow steady healing stone. Good for clearing blocks in bile and liver ducts as well as protection reduces fears and insecurities. JASPER Attraction Comfort Nerves, Biliousness, Blood, Digestion A soothing stone which is excellent as a long-term help for all areas of general health, energy, emotions and intellect. It works slowly and should be kept as a constant companion. Works well with all other stones. | ||
| CHALCEDONY - This is the name given to the microcrystalline varieties of quartz that form concretionary deposits. They have been used since time immemorial both as gems, because of their color, hardness, and ability to take a good polish, and as precious materials for the production of ornaments or small sculptures. The different combinations of colors and patterns have given rise to a specialized nomenclature that was once of great importance. The name chalcedony probably comes from Calcedon or Calchedon, an ancient port on the Sea of Marmara, in Asia Minor. Ornamental materials were mined in that area, and it was an active trading center for precious stones of various types and origins. The typical color is blue whitish-gray, but for ornamental purposes, the types that have been variously colored by small quantities of other elements are usually used. These colors can cover the entire mass, as with jasper, or just a few thin, successive layers, as with agate and onyx. The most highly prized colors for the concretionary varieties, which are translucent to semi-opaque, are brownish yellow, red, black, green, black-and-white or gray-and-white and yellow, red, brownish red or black for jaspers, which are semi-opaque to opaque. All varieties are cut into cabochons, engraved, or made into seal stones or rounded, polished, and pierced for necklaces and other items of jewelry. Various forms of chalcedony were used extensively in the past for bases and handles of gold items and for stone inlay work. Agate and onyx, with their consecutive layers of different colors, make excellent materials for cameos; the contrast between the different layers is used to heighten the relief. Some variegated pieces are used for the carving of multi-colored figurines similar to those made from jadeite. The most highly prized variety nowadays is chryso-prase, which is a bright green color. Large amounts of chalcedony come from Uruguay and the bordering regions of Brazil, but it is found in many other countries. In Germany, Idar-Oberstein is famous for agate, although the term agate apparently comes from Akhates, the Greek name for a river in Sicily where these stones were found several centuries BC. Chryso-prase comes mainly from Germany, the Soviet Union, the United States, Canada, and Brazil. In the past chalcedony was imitated by glass, moulded pieces even being used to simulate carved stones. It is not produced synthetically. Because chalcedony is porous, it has long been the practice to impregnate it with artificial dyestuffs, making it look like onyx, even where the original color is almost uniform. This process is facilitated because the porosity of chalcedony often varies from one layer to another, so that one layer can absorb color well, whereas the adjoining one absorbs it little or not at all. Agate has been artificially colored for so long and the procedure is so widespread that it is regarded as normal, not fraudulent, practice. Chalcedony is also colored green to simulate chryso-prase. This practice is considered fraudulent as the value of chryso-prase depends almost exclusively on color. Equally fraudulent is intensification of the color of chryso-prase by the same means. Also helps with Stamina Refinement Tiredness, Depression, Circulation Agate, Carnelian and Jasper are part of the Chalcedony family and this stone includes qualities from each of these. Therefore an excellent stone to improve and refine the character, opening new horizons in the arts, relationships, family togetherness etc. | ||
| LEOPARDSKIN ROCK OR JASPER - The nickname of this unusual looking mineral is “leopardskin” because of its spotted appearance; however, its true name is orbicular rhyolite. Orbicular rhyolite is an igneous rock that was formed by lava flows on the earth’s surface. The spots or “orbs” in this mineral probably occurred when molten lava reacted with fragments of rock known as xenoliths. Rhyolites are extremely fine grained. This makes their mineral composition hard to identify except by sophisticated chemical techniques. The main constituents of rhyolite are quartz and feldspar. This is the clown stone and helps with having a sense of humor. It found in Mexico. Helps with Safety Focus Glands, Eyes | ||
| MOOKAITE JASPER- This jasper is a form of opaque, usually patterned, chalcedony and occurs in massive formations. The color range is as browns, whites, some purples. Jasper was first described by J.D. Dana in 1837 and was named from the Greek word for “an opaque colored variety of quartz”. The origin of the individual descriptive name of “Mookaite” is unknown. The following properties are in addition to the Chalcedoney and Jasper. This mineral has been used to enhance pragmatism in expressiveness, and to assist one to celebrate states and assessing one to await “the highest” in all situations. It assists one in dealing with negative situations and proves for a shield of uncompromising strength when one confronts danger. It further assists one with decision-making in times when one is experiencing dilemma, guiding one to the best possible decision between any opposing sides. Mookaite Jasper asks as a “mentor” when one is faced with whether to “brave the path one knows not” or to “brave the path one knows”. It is interesting to note that the ideal of the “new” is not always the choice in these cases where the options are in total opposition. Mookaite jasper has been used in the treatment of disorders of the fatty structures and glandular structures of the body, disorder of the stomach, condition s of hernia and ruptures, and to ameliorate water retention. It has a Moh’s hardness of 7. | ||
 | MORRISONITE or Morrisonite Ranch or Jasper is a multi-colored jasper-like stone. When placed over the thrid eye in a prone position, morrisonite relieves ear and sinus blockages. | |
| OCEAN PICTURE STONE- Ocean picture stone is a copper silicate with opaque tendencies suggesting its classification is a jasper rather than an agate. This stone often resembles ocean waves crashing upon the rocky shore as it bears sky blue to greenish tones mixed with white and brown matrix. It originates in one location in British Columbia. And is becoming treasured due to its rarity. It is an excellent soother, balancer, and harmonizer. It unleashes pent up tensions and anxieties in a positive manner, and provides a sense of scope or horizon to issues which can not be resolved or seem to large to resolve. Ocean picture stone empowers sense of self and what can be realistically achieved. It increases electromagnetic sensitivity to earthquakes, energetic healing and the presence of spirits. It moves kundalimi energy up and down the spine. Ocean picture stone embodies all the properties of ajoite in a more affordable form. It is found in the region of the Native American Nez Perce. It is important to note that Chief Joseph, of the Nez Perce, was the first to encourage his people to “fight no more forever” in modern times. In this light ocean picture stone represent the sovereign who is thoughtful and methodical in action to avoid inciting his people to hasty displays of aggression. Ocean picture stone holds and energy of bringing all the margins and dispossessed into the whole for increased survival ability as well as community solidarity. Ocean picture stone is an Etheric Opener in the spiritual Apothecary. Assurance Calmness Toxins, Fevers Iron Oxide/Biothite mica Included- When included with iron oxide and biotite mica ocean picture rock brings etheric abilities into the physical, thereby deepening and strengthening the ability to resolve conflict and hold center. It draws power from the depth of being to be expressed through the throat chakra. This information was copied out of the Crystalline Communion 2000 | ||
| PETRIFIED ALGAE - This is one of the oldest fossils to be found on the earth that can be seen with a naked eye. This petrified algae once flourished in warm seas over what is now Minnesota. It is estimated to have lived some two billion years ago. This algae has been petrified, or replaced by jasper. The swirling pattern in the stone is where the algae use to be. Jasper is a type of quartz (SiO2) that is dense, finely grained, with up to 20% foreign materials that determine its color, streak, and appearance | ||
YELLOW JASPER Endurance Protection Stomach, Liver |