The jasper of the ancients probably included stones which would now be classed as chalcedony, and the emerald-like jasper may have been akin to the modern chrysoprase. Jasper is referred to in the Nibelungenlied as being clear and green. The jasper of antiquity was in many cases distinctly green, for it is often compared to emerald and other green objects. Īlthough the term jasper is now restricted to opaque quartz, the ancient iaspis was a stone of considerable translucency including nephrite. On Minoan Crete, jasper was carved to produce seals circa 1800 BC, as evidenced by archaeological recoveries at the palace of Knossos. Jasper is known to have been a favorite gem in the ancient world its name can be traced back in Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, Assyrian, Greek and Latin. Green jasper was used to make bow drills in Mehrgarh between 4th and 5th millennium BC. This Semitic etymology is believed to be unrelated to that of the English given name Jasper, which is of Persian origin, though the Persian word for the mineral jasper is also yashp ( یَشم).
iaspis) from Greek ἴασπις iaspis (feminine noun), from an Afroasiatic language (cf. The name means "spotted or speckled stone," and is derived via Old French jaspre (variant of Anglo-Norman jaspe) and Latin iaspidem (nom. Jaspillite is a banded-iron-formation rock that often has distinctive bands of jasper.Įtymology and history Movable Egyptian ring in green jasper and gold, from 664 to 322 BC or later (Late Period), the Walters Art Museum Amulet of scarlet jasper, provenance unknown, Royal Pump Room, Harrogate Low-relief sphinx pendant, red jasper, pearl and enamel, French, circa 1870 The specific gravity of jasper is typically 2.5 to 2.9. It can be highly polished and is used for items such as vases, seals, and snuff boxes. Jasper breaks with a smooth surface and is used for ornamentation or as a gemstone. The common red color is due to iron(III) inclusions. Jasper, an aggregate of microgranular quartz and/or cryptocrystalline chalcedony and other mineral phases, is an opaque, impure variety of silica, usually red, yellow, brown or green in color and rarely blue. Most commonly red, but may be yellow, brown, green or (rarely) blue Stone is sold by (1) piece, shape, color and size will vary.Jasper outcrop, Bucegi Mountains, Romania Leapoard skin Jasper is a great stone to use when working with animals or when seeking to find one’s power animal. It is useful in connecting and communicating with the animal kingdom both physical and spiritual. It is used in Shamanistic rituals, to help discover personal animal totems. When you become attuned to the vibrations of this stone, you will be able to attract more harmonious vibrations that will correspond to your needs and not only your desires. This nurturing stone is helpful during times of stress, it offers one a sense of calm and reassurance that things will work out in a loving way. Leopard Skin Jasper is believed to be associated with vitality and strength, as well as attracting harmonious vibrations to one's existence.
Especially helpful to people (male and female) experiencing fertility issues. The Leopard Skin Jasper also known as the "Jaguar Stone", is believed to carry many healing energies widely known for it’s healing properties and is beneficial for anyone suffering from chronic health issues. Leopard Skin Jasper, is one of the many different Jasper stones, it carries all the grounding and stabilizing energies of the other Jaspers, helping one enhance personal power and mental clarity.
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