Brazil A+ leopard jasper bracelet (5-6mm balls)

Weight:

About 10g
Bracelet made of 5-6mm leopard jasper beads of A+ (high) quality
Colors and patterns may vary from bracelet to bracelet.

The incredible peculiarity of jasper is that it comes in many finishes. Some have been identified very recently. All varieties have many colors with different properties, virtues, various astrological signs associated with them.

Jasper can have several appearances. It is a sedimentary rock containing 80 to 95% silica. Jasper is a variety of microcrystalline quartz and can also contain clay, calcite, pyrolusite or hematite.

It has a nodular appearance or sometimes serves as a filling in cracks. It can be found all over the world and in all colors. It also has all kinds of patterns, speckled or banded. It is a mineral that has undergone many transformations, sometimes classified as a mineral, sometimes as a rock according to its degree of impurities.

Its particularity remains the infinite extent of its aspects, all different from each other. Jasper gives the impression that Mother Nature had fun drawing on these stones. Jasper is a complicated stone to identify because of its various appearances. Its colors range from green to yellow, from red to white, from blue to black, from brown to gray, etc.

The properties of jasper differ depending on its additives (manganese, alumina, iron hydroxide) and its inclusions (agate or opal). Jasper mainly owes its colors to the iron oxides present. This diversity of colors and shapes makes each jasper stone unique. Jaspers are named according to the regions where they are mined, according to the person who discovered them, according to their color, according to the patterns.

The name “jasper” comes from the Greek “iaspis” meaning spotted stone. Jasper has been known for thousands of years. In the Bible, it is the first stone of the walls of Jerusalem. It is known to act against spider and snake bites. Since ancient times, this stone has been used as a protective stone, a lucky charm and to promote the smooth running of a pregnancy. Jasper amulets were carved by the Egyptians and placed with mummies to promote the success of their passage into the afterlife.

Many civilizations have used this stone to engrave cylindrical seals, talismans with astrological or religious images. In addition, for Native Americans and in the Middle Ages, jasper was believed to have the ability to make rain fall.

In conclusion, jasper is a stone that has been widely exploited throughout history. It is found as an ornamental stone, in jewelry, on vases, in mosaics, etc.

The deposits

The main deposits of Leopard Jasper are in Brazil and South Africa.

Thus, leopard jasper is part of the large jasper family and has all their virtues. It is a remarkable stone with shades of brown, brown, beige and sometimes orange. It is called leopard jasper because it has spots resembling the fur of a leopard.

Leopard jasper is a mineral that results from a long sedimentation process. It is made up of 85% silica, limestone and sodium carbonate. This stone results from the accumulation of these successive layers.

The spots on this fabulous stone are actually inclusions of quartz, but also biotite, feldspar, metals, crystals or fossils. All these inclusions give colors and patterns that make the stone unique.

The hardness of leopard jasper is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. As a reminder, the highest hardness, that of diamond, is 10 on this same scale. Leopard jasper is therefore a very popular stone in jewelry. It is used to make bracelets, rings and various other jewelry.

Historically, South American shamans believed that leopard jasper had the power to establish communication between people and animals. Some animals were revered as protective deities.

Throughout civilizations, leopard jasper has often been associated with gods and was used to make statuettes and objects of worship. In many pre-Hispanic tribes, it is worth noting that the leopard was a symbol of power.

Some myths say that the world was created on a leopard jasper in order to highlight the harmonious relationship between humans and the animal world, especially the leopard. Even today, this stone facilitates the connection of shamans with their animal spirit, their totem.

At the same time, leopard jasper has unique benefits in lithotherapy.

A balancing stone, leopard jasper soothes and reduces negative feelings, such as anxiety, anguish and nervousness. It is particularly recommended for people suffering from hypersensitivity. It gives the strength to manage too strong emotions.

Leopard Jasper brings cheerfulness, happiness and joy. It keeps away negative vibes and neutralizes them. Wearing a Leopard Jasper provides self-assurance and self-confidence.

Looking at a leopard jasper stone develops imagination and creativity. The patterns of leopard jasper are fascinating and unique. Sometimes, they help combat the lack of inspiration in creation.

Leopard Jasper gives flexibility and generates ease of adaptation whatever the situation. It allows to overcome the difficulties of life and to get the most out of it. Its energies provide support and serenity in complicated times.

Like all jaspers, it is an anchoring stone. It allows you to enjoy the present moment, to overcome previous events and not to fear those of the future. This stone stimulates memory and promotes reflection and imagination.

Leopard Jasper is a stone that develops relaxation and introspection. It allows you to understand your inner self and face the demons of the past. Thus, it gives the strength to move forward.