Description
Jasper is an opaque and finely crystalline variety of quartz. Its chemical composition is identical to that of agate, flint, and chert. Its colors are variable, from yellow through red and reddish brown to green. Jasper stones are cut and polished for jewelry. The name jasper derives from a Semitic language via Latin and Greek (íaspis) and means "spotted or speckled stone." The main deposits of jasper are India (Dekkan Plateau) and Mexico (yellow), Germany (red), and Africa, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, France, and the United States (other colors). Jasper has been used as a gemstone since ancient times. It was made into seal stones, small cut stones, and trinkets. Jasper was believed to have magical powers. In ancient times, it was called the mother of all stones. Today, it is used in cabochons, tableware, and handicrafts. Imitations are made from glass. The Egyptians and Greeks already used jasper to enhance sexuality and achieve rapid pregnancy. Among Native Americans, yellow jasper served as a rainstone. Several medicinal properties are attributed to jasper, such as stress reduction, weight loss, treating stomach complaints, and resolving liver problems. According to various literary sources, jasper is associated with the zodiac signs Aries, Virgo, Cancer, and Scorpio. The Christian text Revelation 4:2-3 states: "In that moment I was in the Spirit. There was a throne in heaven, and someone was sitting on it. The one sitting had the appearance of a jasper and a sardine stone, and around the throne was a rainbow like an emerald.".
The most beautiful minerals, fossils, and gemstones from Madagascar.
Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar and formerly known as the Malagasy Republic, is an island in the Indian Ocean, off the southeastern coast of Africa. The nation consists of the island of Madagascar (the fourth largest island in the world) and numerous smaller peripheral islands. It is a famous place for diving and swimming and is renowned for its high-quality gemstones mined from the soil and rocks. We at Timmersgems can proudly say that we are the second-largest importer of Malagasy gemstones in Europe, just behind a French company. Every year, we have at least 3 large containers filled with the most beautiful gemstones, minerals, and buffalo horns. If you take a look at our webshop and showroom, you will find a wide range of Labradorite, Amethyst, Citrine, Rose Quartz, and many, many other varieties. We do business with 17 small family businesses on the island. In this way, we can guarantee that you will find the best and most beautiful gemstones and minerals. We have also been supporting these families since the beginning of our company 35 years ago. We have lost our hearts to the island, the people, and the products. Every year, it is a wonderful experience to visit the island and find the best stones and minerals for you. Madagascar's natural resources encompass a range of unprocessed agricultural products and minerals, including raffia, fisheries, and forestry, and are a mainstay of the economy. Madagascar is one of the world's leading suppliers of vanilla, cloves, and ylang-ylang. Other important agricultural resources include coffee, lychees, and shrimp. Important mineral resources include various types of gemstones and semi-precious stones, and Madagascar currently provides half of the world's supply of sapphires, which were discovered near Ilakaka in the late 1990s. The island also holds one of the largest reserves of ilmenite (titanium ore), as well as significant reserves of chromite, coal, iron, cobalt, copper, and nickel. A number of major projects are underway in the mining, oil, and gas sectors, and these are expected to provide a significant boost to the Malagasy economy. These include projects such as the ilmenite and zircon mining of heavy mineral sands near Tolanaro by Rio Tinto. Madagascar is a very poor country with abundant flora and fauna. On Madagascar, you can encounter 400 plants and animals that cannot be found ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD. The minerals blue celestite, labradorite, and polychrome and ocean jasper are also found only on Madagascar.
