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[newmedman]

that's a nice one. Did you pick it up on last week's excursion?

Jasper was popular in the ancient world for its medicinal and spiritual values, and has been used for centuries by cultures around the world for its unique properties. Legend has it that jasper would drive away evil spirits and protect against snake and spider bites. In the fourth century, jasper was called "the great rain bringer." Medicinal values attributed to jasper include an ability to strengthen the stomach and provide cures to gynecological issues.
Brecciated jasper is also thought to provide mental clarity and focus to its wearer. The uplifting stone may help to increase organization and decrease stress. Jaspers in general have been viewed as symbolizing the variety that is the Earth, and all the balance and grounding that implies.

[Zorax]

Takes an extreme experienced eye to look at the outside of a rock and have an idea whats inside.
That would all be mineral seepage through the millennia or longer?

[fuagf]

Beautiful. Not surprised you would post the picture (much appreciated) with your conix mention, there could be a connection:

"Conix the toxic troll managed to get us all to respond to her inanities again, so I guess she will go back to her cell with a smile on her face.
My rock saw has been busy, this brecciated jasper embedded in crystal clear quartz means she is far from affecting anything in my world."

Gem Notes: Gemstone Information

Brecciated Jasper Meaning and Properties

Brecciated Jasper History

The word "jasper" is derived from the Greek word iaspi meaning "spotted stone," related to the Hebrew jashpeh and the ancient Assyrian word ashpu. Jaspers were worn by Egyptian priests in amulets covered with inscriptions from their Book of the Dead and wrapped up with mummies for protection in the afterlife. The Minoans of Crete carved seals for the palace of Knossos of jasper.

Jasper was the 12th stone in the breastplate of the Hebrew High Priest, and is said to be the foundation stone of New Jerusalem. Some Native American tribes used jasper to dowse for water and to call rain.

"Brecciated" comes from "breccia"--a geology term used to identify rock composed of broken fragments cemented together into a fine-grained matrix. Brecciated jasper is made when the earth melds sharp-angled fragments of stone together, just like a hearty stew includes carrots, potatoes, onions and other chunks in a lentils base.

Brecciated Jasper Metaphysical Properties

Jasper was popular in the ancient world for its medicinal and spiritual values, and has been used for centuries by cultures around the world for its unique properties. Legend has it that jasper would drive away evil spirits...

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