 | Jarosite highlights the shadow side of our being and facilitates acknowledging and assimilating this into our whole being. It is helpful to those with bipolar disorder, and where behaviour or thought is extreme and unhelpful.
Photo shows Jarosite with Quartz.
The uncommon Jarosite has the chemistry KFe3(SO4)2(OH)6, Potassium Iron Sulphate Hydroxide and belongs to mineral class Sulphates, Alunite group. It has the same crystal structure but different chemistry (isostructural) to Natrojarosite. Jarosite contains potassium in place of Natrojarosite's sodium and without a chemical test, it is difficult to distinguish the two minerals. To complicate matters further both minerals are isostructural with Alunite KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6, who lends its name to the mineral group to which all three belong.
Jarosite crystals are small and scarce. When they do form, they are tabular to flattened rhombohedral looking crystals, which are actually a combination of two trigonal pyramids. It is more likely to form as earthy masses, crusts, botryoidal or granular in amber-yellow to brown. It is associated with Barite, Turquoise, Galena, Goethite, Limonite, Hematite and other iron minerals. Jarosite takes its name from Barranco Jaroso, southern Spain, where it was found. |
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![Jasper Healing Energies]() | In general, Jasper prompts readiness for action and determination to carry out chosen plans. It promotes courage, assertiveness and honesty. It helps with digestive and intestinal problems and diseases of the sexual organs. It reduces the effect of environmental stress by increasing the body's resistance.
Jasper is a possible birthstone for the month of January and its astrological sign is Leo.
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 | Brecciated Jasper brings a sense of balance by aligning the chakras, subtle bodies and physical body and the yin-yang energies. It protects during astral travel. Brecciated Jasper enhances and facilitates communication with animals, particularly for healing. It strengthens commitment to, and achievement of chosen goals. It improves the quality and viscosity of blood and reduces dis-ease of both male and female reproductive organs.
Photo shows a Brecciated Jasper tumblestone. |
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 | (King) Cobra Jasper relieves stress and feelings of anger. It brings a sense of calm, being nurtured and feelings of contentment. It encourages organisation, making order out of chaos. (King) Cobra Jasper is beneficial for those whose mental processes are dis-organised (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia etc).
Photo shows a Cobra Jasper sphere.
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 | Dalmatian Jasper reminds the individual not only of their personal responsibilities, but also to that of their family worldwide. It encourages co-operation and positive action between members.
Photo shows a Dalmation Jasper tumblestone.
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 | Green Lace Jasper encourages connections to nature and the world of Faery and facilitates deep insights into ancient knowledge, especially helpful for those interested in aromatherapy, herbalism and faery folk. Green Lace Jasper aids smooth transitions through the seasons and through life events. It reduces symptoms of hayfever and has a cooling effect during sustained hot weather. It is beneficial for the skin, liver and kidneys.
Photo shows a Green Lace Jasper tumblestone. |
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 | Guinea Fowl Jasper aids meditation and the development of intuition and insight. It offers protection on all levels. It calms and grounds during times of mental and emotional upheaval and promotes clear thinking. It thickens the blood and is beneficial for the spleen and liver.
Photo shows a Guinea Fowl Kasper sphere. |
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 | Leopardskin Jasper (Rhyolite) enhances self-worth, balances emotions and strengthens spirituality. It helps you to manage challenging situations and has a calming effect. Leopardskin Jasper fortifies natural resistance, reduces symptoms of skin diseases and reduces the formation of stones.
Photo shows a Leopardskin Jasper heart.
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 | Mookaite is spiritually stimulating and aids meditation. It has a deep primal energy and is full of ancient wisdom. It promotes inner peace, whilst maintaining motivation. It aids decision-making. Mookiate stabilises health, fortifies the immune system and aids the functions of the liver and spleen. Mookiate tends to work slowly.
Photo shows a Mookiate palmstone.
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 | Picasso Jasper facilitates the understanding of abstract messages, and helps to bring order to chaotic thinking. It promotes a sense of inner peace and harmony that ripples into others and the environment. It is helpful to those trying to be at peace with past challenges and traumas.
Photo shows a Picasso Jasper thumbstone.
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 | Ocean Jasper (Sea) provides a connection to life's natural changes and helps to feel linked into nature's rhythms. It brings the physical and subtle bodies into balance as well as encouraging a flexible and fluid attitude to situations. Sea Jasper improves the circulation, immune system and digestion. It reduces symptoms of PMT and fortifies the female reproductive system.
Photo shows an Ocean Jasper pyramid.
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 | Orbicular Jasper aids acceptance of responsibility and undertaking life's lessons and tasks. It promotes bringing unresolved issues to conclusion, which helps to bring the body back into balance. It benefits the digestive system, the absorption of nutrients and the elimination of toxins.
Photo shows a polished Orbicular Jasper pebble.
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 | Picture Jasper (Landscape, Kalahari Picture Jasper) carries a message within its picture. This may be on an individual, local or global level. It encourages co-operation and working towards a common goal and provides information on how best to achieve this. In meditation, Picture Jasper provides insights into past and future modalities and situations that are of benefit today.
Photo shows a Picture Jasper egg.
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 | Polychrome Jasper (Royal Savannah Jasper) promotes balance both of the physical and subtle bodies and of the personal environment. It provides protection on all levels. It increases confidence and assertiveness and brings a sense of acceptance and optimism.
Photo shows a Polychrome Jasper sphere. |
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 | Precious Jasper has the dynamism of Red Jasper, but with a softer energy. It brings an inner knowing of matters connected to the Earth, and a remembrance of past times. When used in meditation it can carry you to new depths, and therefore should be used with care.
Photo shows a polished Precious Jasper pebble.
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 | Red Jasper aids memorising helpful aspects of dreams. It provides insight into how to ameliorate unjust situations and the determination and willpower to carry out these actions. Red Jasper promotes turning ideas into action. It reiterates taking responsibility for the decisions made. It stimulates the circulation and energy flow.
Photo shows a Red Jasper pendant.
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 | Silver Leaf Jasper promotes motivation, willpower and determination. It aids assertiveness. It encourages an optimistic outlook.
Photo shows a Silver Leaf Jasper tumblestone.
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 | Yellow Jasper offers protection during both astral and physical travel. It guards against negativity. It promotes confidence in social settings. Yellow Jasper lifts depression. It benefits the functioning of the liver and fortifies the immune system.
Photo shows a Yellow Jasper tumblestone.
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 | Photo shows a natural piece of Dalmation Jasper.
Jasper is a cryptocrystalline variety of the mineral Quartz, which is the most abundant single mineral on earth, making up about 12% of the earth's crust and occurring in a wide variety of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
Quartz varieties may be separated into two main groups that are based on the size of their individual grains or crystals. Cryptocrystalline Quartz has individual crystals that are too small to be easily distinguishable under a normal microscope and macro-crystalline Quartz has individual crystals that are distinguishable with the naked eye e.g. Amethyst, Clear Quartz and Rose Quartz. Cryptocrystalline Quartz may be further divided into two main groups, fibrous and micro-granular. Fibrous cryptocrystalline varieties are commonly referred to as Chalcedony and include Agate, Carnelian and Chrysoprase. Micro-granular cryptocrystalline varieties of Quartz are commonly referred to as Chert, and include Flint and Jasper.
Jasper has the chemistry SiO2 (Quartz) and belongs to the mineral class Tectosilicate. The crystal system is hexagonal; specific gravity is 2.58-2.91 and hardness 6.5 to 7. Jasper's lustre is described as dull vitreous to greasy and its transparency as translucent to opaque. It shows no cleavage and its fracture is conchoidal. The streak is white.
Jasper is formed by the replacement of calcareous rock by silica-rich solutions and by direct marine precipitation of silica gel or organic silica.
Jasper is typically red in differing shades or brown due to Hematite or Goethite impurities, however it can have almost any colour as well as being cloudy, variegated, roughly banded or spotted. Due to these variations, Jasper has many names that it is known by based on such things as colour and patterns, localities e.g. Red Jasper, Picture Jasper. Picasso Jasper resembles the abstract, modernistic look of a Picasso print with its variety of stripes, dots and patches of black, grey and occasionally red colours. |
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 | Jet is an excellent protector, from dis-ease, violence and psychic beings. It aids spiritual development. It benefits businesses and financial solvency. Jet eases pressure, balances mood swings and alleviates depression. It reduces symptoms of migraine, epilepsy, lymphatic problems and menstrual cramps.
Photo shows a Jet tumblestone. |
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