Mokaite jasper bracelet Australia A (10mm balls)

Very beautiful bracelet composed of 10mm mochaite jasper balls
Patterns and colors may vary from bracelet to bracelet

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

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

It has a nodular appearance 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, speckled or banded. It is a mineral that has undergone many transformations, sometimes classified as a mineral, sometimes as a rock according to its degree of impurities.

Its particularity remains the infinite extent of its aspects, all different from each other. Jasper gives the impression that Mother Nature had fun drawing on these stones. Jasper is a complicated stone to identify because of its various appearances. Its colors range from green to yellow, from red to white, from blue to black, from 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 thousands of years. In the Bible, it is the first stone of the walls of Jerusalem. It is known to act against spider and snake bites. Since ancient times, this stone has been used as a protective stone, a lucky charm and to promote the smooth running of a pregnancy. Jasper amulets were carved by the Egyptians and placed with mummies to promote the success of their passage into the afterlife.

Many civilizations have used this stone to engrave cylindrical seals, talismans with astrological or religious images. In addition, 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 that has been widely exploited throughout history. It is found as an ornamental stone, in jewelry, on vases, in mosaics, etc.

The main deposits of Mokaite Jasper are in Australia.

Mokaite jasper or Australian jasper belongs to the large jasper family. This stone is formed by the accumulation and sedimentation of different minerals such as opal, chalcedony, etc. It has all kinds of colors, such as dark red to white, from yellow to brown. These different colors are arranged in the form of layers.

Chemically speaking, mokaite jasper has the same silica composition as jasper with inclusions of metals, minerals, fossils. It is these inclusions that will define the different colors. The crystal system of mokaite jasper is trigonal. It has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale.

Mokaite jasper is found under various names, such as mocha jasper, Australian jasper, mookite or mookalite. The most commonly used name remains mokaite jasper. The most remarkable deposits of mokaite jasper are found in Australia, but also in South Africa or Brazil.

This type of jasper refers to the Mooka Creek River in Australia, 1,000 km north of Perth. This is the first place where mookaite jasper was discovered. Today, it remains the most important deposit of this magnificent multi-colored jasper. As an anecdote, the name of the river comes from an Aboriginal name “mooka” which translates to “running water”.

Mokaite jasper is a silicate porcelain found throughout much of the Carnarvon Basin in Western Australia. Opalite and chalcedony are also found.

For the Aborigines, the stone with its varied patterns and colors has great virtues. It is said to have many powers of protection against negative energies, relieve pain and cure certain illnesses.

Mokaite jasper, like most jaspers, has an immense power of protection against harmful influences. It has a purifying role and diffuses a gentle energy. It gives the feeling of having finally regained control of one's life.

It is a stone of courage and determination. It allows its wearer to recharge their batteries. It restores self-confidence and the courage to react to various events. It helps to face and overcome life's difficulties.

Mokaite Jasper is ideal for managing emotional excesses and channeling overly strong emotions. It can help resolve conflict situations and resolve them. It encourages reconciliation and forgiveness by moving on from all forms of resentment.

This stone is a stone of meditation and serenity. It promotes introspection and the discovery of one's inner self. It opens the possibility of knowing oneself better and therefore of managing oneself better. This will generate a kind of wisdom that will allow one to approach life's complications serenely.

Mokaite Jasper develops altruism and makes you want to open up to others. It provides feelings of compassion, empathy and attention. It removes egocentrism and narcissism. It is excellent for people who lack self-confidence and confidence in others.