Dragon Blood Jasper South Africa A (tumbled stone)

Origin:

South Africa

Grade:

A = good

Dragon Blood Jasper tumbled stone approximately 20-30mm.
Sold individually.
Patterns and colors may vary from one stone to another.

The different stones owe their name, either according to their color, or according to their physical characteristics or the legends which are attached.

There are different versions as to the name of the dragon blood jasper stone. The most recent explanation of its etymology is due to the location of one of its first deposits, that is located in the Limpopo province in South Africa, very close to a hill in the shape of a dragon.

Another version: dragon's blood jasper was named after the spots of red which evoke spots of blood, in this case that of a dragon. A legend relates that a courageous Scandinavian warrior wanted to defend his people against a ferocious dragon who was terrorizing them. The dragon agreed to fight with this young warrior, convinced that he had no chance. But the warrior was cunning and had many resources. He took advantage of the dragon and cut off its head with his beautiful green jasper sword. It was splashed with the dragon's blood and stained. Thus was born dragon blood jasper.

In ancient times, the Greeks considered the red spots to be petrified drops of blood. Thus, the green and red stone had virtues which prevented wounds from bleeding too much. It stopped the bleeding. Soldiers' wives often gave them the beautiful green and blood-red stone. This stone was also a token of courage, assurance and confidence.

In the Middle Ages, it was ground into dust and mixed with eggs and honey. This mixture was then administered to patients suffering from tumors.

Today, its incredible appearance makes it a very popular stone and mainly intended for the manufacture of jewelry or lithotherapy objects. There are many bracelets or ornamental objects made from dragon's blood jasper.

Each natural dragon blood jasper bead is unique. These patterns make them special and their red and green colors complement each other wonderfully.

However, great care must be taken, because dragon's blood jasper is often confused with heliotrope jasper. Visually, these stones are very close. However, heliotrope jasper is darker and speckled with red (its red spots are much smaller).

Dragon's blood jasper belongs to the large jasper family. It is a sedimentary rock containing 80 to 95% silica, calcium carbonate. It is classified with microcrystalline quartz and can sometimes contain clay. It is also composed of chalcedony radiolarians set in chalcedony cement.

Dragon's blood jasper has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. For comparison, diamond has the highest hardness, 10 on this same scale.

Dragon's blood jasper is distinguished from other jaspers by its magnificent shades of green and blood-red spots which are actually piemontite incrustations.

The main deposits are located in Brazil, South Africa, etc.

Dragon's blood jasper strengthens the anchor linked to the energy of the Earth. This stone helps you anchor yourself in the present and enjoy the moment. It reduces negative thoughts related to the past and encourages positive thoughts focused on the future.

This dragon's blood jasper allows you to free yourself from childhood trauma and blockages and gives you the strength to move forward. It even strengthens the connection to nature which provides calm and serenity. It generates the calm necessary for hyperactive people, and is invigorating and energizing for depressed people.

This green and red stone helps you achieve your goals. It brings strength, will and determination. It gives the courage to face life's difficulties, to adapt to circumstances and to move forward with joy and optimism. It revitalizes an exhausted mind.

Dragon's blood jasper restores self-confidence, self-esteem and self-assurance. It helps overcome shyness. It is an excellent stone that promotes personal development and develops clairvoyance. She is stimulating and dynamic. It is conducive to life changes.

This jasper helps you take responsibility for your actions and accept your mistakes. It helps its wearer to see themselves as they are and to accept themselves. This will allow him to develop his charisma and leadership.