This stone is opaque, even in thin slices, and takes a high polish. Uniformly colored jasper is uncommon but not unheard of usually jasper is multicolored, spotted or banded. Brecciated Jasper Geological Properties Jasper is a variety of quartz that may contain up to 20 percent foreign materials or inclusions, including organic material and mineral oxides, which determine the color, pattern and appearance of the stone. Jaspers in general have been viewed as symbolizing the variety that is the Earth, and all the balance and grounding that implies. The uplifting stone may help to increase organization and decrease stress. In the fourth century, jasper was called "the great rain bringer." Medicinal values attributed to jasper include an ability to strengthen the stomach and provide cures to gynecological issues.īrecciated jasper is also thought to provide mental clarity and focus to its wearer. Legend has it that jasper would drive away evil spirits and protect against snake and spider bites. Brecciated Jasper Metaphysical Properties Jasper was popular in the ancient world for its medicinal and spiritual values, and has been used for centuries by cultures around the world for its unique properties. Brecciated jasper is made when the earth melds sharp-angled fragments of stone together, just like a hearty stew includes carrots, potatoes, onions and other chunks in a lentils base. "Brecciated" comes from "breccia"-a geology term used to identify rock composed of broken fragments cemented together into a fine-grained matrix. Some Native American tribes used jasper to dowse for water and to call rain. Jasper was the 12th stone in the breastplate of the Hebrew High Priest, and is said to be the foundation stone of New Jerusalem. The Minoans of Crete carved seals for the palace of Knossos of jasper. Jaspers were worn by Egyptian priests in amulets covered with inscriptions from their Book of the Dead and wrapped up with mummies for protection in the afterlife. To bypass optional sub menus tap and hold a category.Brecciated Jasper History The word "jasper" is derived from the Greek word iaspi meaning "spotted stone," related to the Hebrew jashpeh and the ancient Assyrian word ashpu.
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The spaces between the clasts are filled with smaller particles bound together with a mineral cement. The particles which are usually larger than two millimetres are correctly known as clasts. Material described as brecciated is made up of large angular fragments of pre-existing rocks and minerals. Striking brecciated jasper tumbled stones from South Africa. Brecciated Jasper Crystals Reddish Brown Colour
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