Jasper

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Jasper is a rock formed of microcrystalline quartz mixed with impurities (iron oxides, clays) that give it its red, yellow, brown or green colours. It is opaque and compact.

  • Colour: red, yellow, brown, green; opaque, varied patterns.
  • Family and hardness: impure microcrystalline quartz; Mohs hardness 6.5 to 7.
  • Traditional symbolism: As an opaque, earthy stone, it is traditionally associated with stability, grounding and endurance.
  • Care: Lukewarm water, soft cloth. Robust, it withstands everyday use.

“Jasper” is a generic term (red jasper, leopard jasper, picture jasper...). Blue jaspers, or those in very bright colours, are dyed, and some trade names such as “ocean jasper” sometimes refer to other rocks.

Profile: Jasper

Colourred, yellow, brown, green; opaque, varied patterns
Mineral familyimpure microcrystalline quartz
Hardness (Mohs scale)6.5 to 7
Contact with wateryes
Sun exposureyes
Traditional symbolismAs an opaque, earthy stone, it is traditionally associated with stability, grounding and endurance.
Traditional chakraroot (red jasper)
CareLukewarm water, soft cloth. Robust, it withstands everyday use.
Good to know“Jasper” is a generic term (red jasper, leopard jasper, picture jasper...). Blue jaspers, or those in very bright colours, are dyed, and some trade names such as “ocean jasper” sometimes refer to other rocks.

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The meanings given are traditions and symbolism, presented for their cultural and personal interest. They are not promises of results and do not replace the advice of a health professional.