Brazil AB zebra jasper bracelet (3-4mm balls)

BRA-JASPZ-03
Origin: Brazil
Grade: AB

Dimensions:
Approximately 18cm - Fits all wrist sizes 17 to 19cm

Bracelet composed of 3-4mm Zebra Jasper balls
Patterns and colors may vary from one stone 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 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 zebra jasper are in Brazil.

Zebra jasper or zebra marble is a sedimentary rock essentially composed of silicon dioxide, belonging to the microcrystalline quartz family.

Zebra jasper is usually white with black inclusions. Its colors can vary depending on its associations with clay, fossils, opal or chlorite, etc.

It has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. The highest hardness is that of diamond which is 10 on this same scale. Its shine is glassy.

Its black and white colors, often streaked, have earned it the name zebra jasper. Stones are often named based on their appearance, color or patterns. Jasper is a perfect illustration of this.

There are no stories or legends related to Zebra Jasper. It has all the characteristics of a jasper.

It is found almost everywhere in the world, but zebra jasper often comes from Africa. This stone is perfect for jewelry. It allows you to make very original jewelry.

It also has many virtues in lithotherapy.

Zebra Jasper is a stone of optimism. It transforms doubts and fears into certainty and assurance. He helps you realize your plans and transform your dreams into reality. It provides strength and confidence.

This type of jasper allows you to better understand the personalities of the people around you. Its wearer can see beyond the superficial aspect and recognize harmful people.

Zebra jasper absorbs harmful waves and influences. It is even known to fight against jealousy, envy and anger. It forms a sort of shield around its wearer. It protects from negative energies and channels positive energies.

If this stone is in a bedroom, it encourages you to have quality and restorative sleep. Thus, the person has more vitality during the day.

Zebra jasper is a true stone of support, which provides serenity and calming. It helps overcome life's difficulties, such as death, romantic breakups or professional dismissals.