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Blue Jasper
Blue jasper is a variety of jasper, a fine stone belonging to the microcrystalline quartz family. Less well-known than other types of jasper (such as red jasper or landscape jasper), blue jasper is prized for its beautiful color ranging from light to deep blue, often marbled or veined with white, gray, brown, or black.
🔷 Origin and composition
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Mineral family : Quartz (variety of chalcedony)
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Chemical formula : SiO₂ (silicon dioxide)
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Hardness (Mohs scale) : 6.5 to 7
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Geological origin : Formed by sedimentation or volcanism, with the presence of inclusions or impurities which give it its bluish color.
🗺️ Origin
Blue jasper is found in several regions of the world, including:
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India
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South Africa
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UNITED STATES
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Russia
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Brazil
💎 Appearance
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Color : Sky blue to navy blue, often with veined or speckled patterns.
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Appearance : Opaque, with a matte to slightly glassy sheen.
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Close varieties : It is sometimes confused with other blue stones such as sodalite, lapis lazuli or dumortierite.
🌿 Properties in lithotherapy
According to esoteric tradition:
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Calms the mind and aids meditation.
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Promotes clear and peaceful communication (throat chakra).
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Brings serenity and emotional stability .
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Supports in times of stress or confusion .