Red Jasper

Pronounced (red jass-purr)

Associated Chakras: Root

Benefits:

❖ Helps You To Understand And Accept Change 

❖ Holds Energies Of Grounding And Nurturing 

❖ Can Aid In Helping You Remain Calm During Challenging Times 

❖ Cleans And Stabilizes The Aura – Helping You Set Healthy Boundaries

How it is formed: The reason this form of Jasper is red is due to its iron inclusions! Red Jasper is most prevalently found in Brazil, Australia, Russia, Egypt, the United States, and India. It is part of the chalcedony (Quartz) family and formed from a sedimentary rock called chert which is created and mined deep in the earth's crust.

Color: from a solid brick red to a red with more brown or orange hues.

Mohs: 6.5-7

Compound: silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Fun Facts:

  • Massachusetts Official State Stone 

  • Can Also Be Referred To As “Imperial Red Jasper” Because Native Americans And Other Ancient Cultures Considered This To Be A Nurturing Stone Gifted By God Or Mother Earth Due To Its Colors Representing Earth And Blood

  • Thousands Of Different Types Of Jasper Due To It Being A Common Element That Incorporates Different Mineral Deposits To Create Its Different Colors And Formations

  • Jasper Was A Prominent Stone Even Thousands Of Years Ago And Is Mentioned In Exodus 28 Of The Bible As A Part Of The Jewish High Priest's Breastplate