Mokaite jasper bracelet Australia A (5-6mm balls)

BRA-JASM-02
Origin: Australia
Grade: A

Dimensions:
Approximately 18cm - Fits all wrists with a size of 17 to 19cm.

Very beautiful bracelet composed of 5-6mm mokaite jasper balls
Patterns and colors may vary from one bracelet to another

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 have 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 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 features all kinds of colors, such as dark red to white, yellow to brown. These different colors are arranged in the form of layers.

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

Mochaite jasper is found under various names, such as mocha jasper, Australian jasper, mookite or mookalite. The most used name remains mochaite jasper. The most remarkable deposits of mochaite 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 mochaite jasper was discovered. Today, this still remains the largest deposit of this magnificent multi-colored jasper. For the record, the name of the river comes from an Aboriginal name “mooka” translating to “running water”.

Mokaite jasper is a silicatized porcelain found throughout much of the Carnarvon Basin in Western Australia. We can also discover opalite and chalcedony.

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

Mokaite jasper, like the majority of jaspers, has an immense power of protection against harmful influences. It has a purifying role and diffuses a gentle energy. It gives you the feeling of having finally regained control of your 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 the difficulties of life.

Mochaite jasper is ideal for managing emotional excesses and channeling strong emotions. It can help resolve conflict situations and resolve them. It encourages reconciliation and forgiveness while overcoming 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 up the possibility of knowing oneself better and therefore managing oneself better. This will generate a kind of wisdom that will allow you to calmly approach the complications of life.

Mochaite jasper develops altruism and makes you want to open up to others. It provides feelings of compassion, empathy and care. It removes egocentrism and narcissism. It is excellent for people who lack confidence in themselves and towards others.