Description
Jasper breccia is the most dynamic and activating type of jasper. It has a grounding effect and promotes energy flow by breaking down blockages in the lower chakras and knees. The stones have a warming effect and energize the body. They help you feel empowered and promote willpower and perseverance. These jaspers have a positive effect on the blood, have a detoxifying effect, and stimulate liver function. Jasper is an opaque and finely crystalline variety of quartz. Its chemical composition is identical to that of agate, flint, and chert. The colors are variable, from yellow through red and reddish brown to green. Jasper stones are cut and polished for jewelry setting. The name jasper, derived from Latin and Greek (iaspis), comes from a Semitic language and means "spotted or speckled stone." The main sources 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 used to make seal stones, small carved 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 of glass. The Egyptians and Greeks already used jasper to enhance sexuality and achieve a rapid pregnancy. Among Native Americans, yellow jasper served as a rainstone. Several medicinal properties are attributed to jasper, such as stress reduction, weight loss, treatment of stomach complaints, and treatment of liver problems. According to various literary sources, jasper is associated with the zodiac signs Aries, Virgo, Cancer, and Scorpio. In the Christian scripture Revelation 4:2-3 it is written: (2) At once I was in the spirits, and behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on it. The appearance of the one who sat was like that of a jasper and a sardine stone; and around the throne there was a rainbow in appearance like an emerald.
