Brazil A+ leopard jasper bracelet (5-6mm balls)

The incredible thing about jasper is that it comes in many finishes. Some have been identified very recently. All varieties have many colors with different properties, virtues, and various associated astrological signs.

Jasper can have several aspects. It is a sedimentary rock containing 80 to 95% silica. Jasper is a variety of microcrystalline quartz and may also contain clay, calcite, pyrolusite or hematite.

It has an appearance as nodules or sometimes serves as a filling in cracks. It can be found all over the world and in all colors. It also has all kinds of patterns, spotted or ribboned. It is a mineral that has undergone numerous transformations, sometimes classified as mineral, sometimes as rock depending on its degree of impurities.

Its particularity remains the infinite extent of its aspects, all different from each other. The jasper gives the impression that Mother Nature had fun drawing on these stones. Jasper is a complicated stone to identify due to its diverse appearances. Its colors range from green to yellow, red to white, blue to black, brown to gray, etc.

The properties of jasper differ depending on its additives (manganese, alumina, iron hydroxide) and its inclusions (agate or opal). Jasper mainly owes its colors to the iron oxides present. This diversity of colors and shapes makes each jasper stone unique. Jaspers are named according to the regions where they are mined, according to the person who discovered them, according to their color, according to the patterns.

The name “jasper” comes from the Greek “iaspis” meaning spotted stone. Jasper has been known for millennia. In the Bible, it is the first stone of the walls of Jerusalem. It is known to act against spider and snake bites. Since Antiquity, this stone has been used as a protective stone, a lucky charm and promoting the smooth progress of a pregnancy. Jasper amulets were carved by the Egyptians and placed with the mummies to promote the success of their passage into the afterlife.

Many civilizations used this stone to engrave cylindrical seals, talismans with astrological or religious images. Furthermore, for Native Americans and in the Middle Ages, jasper was believed to have the ability to make rain fall.

In conclusion, jasper is a stone widely exploited throughout history. It is found in ornamental stone, jewelry, vases, mosaics, etc.

The deposits

The main deposits of Leopard Jasper are in Brazil and South Africa.

Thus, leopard jasper is part of the large jasper family and possesses all their virtues. It is a remarkable stone with shades of brown, brown, beige and sometimes orange. It is called leopard jasper because it has spots resembling the coat of a leopard.

Leopard jasper is a mineral that results from a long sedimentation process. It is made up of 85% silica, limestone and sodium carbonate. This stone results from the accumulation of these successive layers.

The spots on this fabulous stone are in reality inclusions generally of quartz, but also of biotite, feldspar, metals, crystals or fossils. All of these inclusions give colors and patterns that make the stone unique.

The hardness of leopard jasper is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. As a reminder, the highest hardness, that of diamond, is 10 on this same scale. Leopard jasper is therefore a very popular stone in jewelry. It is used to make bracelets, rings and various other jewelry.

Historically, the Shamans of South America were convinced that leopard jasper possessed the power to establish communication between people and animals. Certain animals were worshiped as protective deities.

Throughout civilizations, leopard jasper was often associated with gods and was used to make statuettes and objects of worship. In many pre-Hispanic tribes, it should be noted that the leopard was a symbol of power.

Some myths relate that the world was created on a leopard jasper in order to highlight the harmonious relationship between human beings and the animal world, notably the leopard. Even today, this stone facilitates the connection of shamans with their animal spirit, their totem.

At the same time, leopard jasper has unique benefits in lithotherapy.

A stone of balance, leopard jasper soothes and reduces negative feelings, such as anxiety, angst and nervousness. It is particularly recommended for people suffering from hypersensitivity. It gives the strength to manage strong emotions.

Leopard jasper brings cheerfulness, happiness and joy. It wards off negative waves and neutralizes them. Wearing a leopard jasper provides assurance and self-confidence.

Looking at a leopard jasper stone develops imagination and creativity. The patterns of leopard jasper are fascinating and unique. Sometimes, they help combat the lack of inspiration in creation.

Leopard jasper gives flexibility and facilitates adaptation whatever the situation. It allows you to overcome life's difficulties and get the most out of them. Its energies provide support and serenity in complicated times.

Like all jaspers, it is an anchoring stone. It allows you to enjoy the present moment, to move beyond previous events and not to fear those of the future. This stone stimulates memory and promotes reflection and imagination.

Leopard Jasper is a stone that develops relaxation and introspection. It allows you to understand your inner self and confront the demons of the past. Thus, it gives the strength to move forward.