Jasper Tool Natural Rough Idaho 1 lb. 8.6oz.

Description

Description
Jasper Natural Tool from Idaho. Measures approx. 6" x 4.50" x 1.25" and weighs approx. 1 lb. 8.6oz. Shown with mineral oil.
Jasper
, an
aggregate
of microgranular
quartz
and/or
chalcedony
and other mineral phases,
[1]
[2]
is an
opaque
,
[3]
impure variety of
silica
, usually
red
,
yellow
,
brown
or
green
in color; and rarely
blue
. The common red color is due to
iron(III)
inclusions
. The mineral
aggregate
breaks with a smooth surface and is used for ornamentation or as a
gemstone
. It can be highly polished and is used for vases,
seals
, and
snuff boxes
. The
specific gravity
of jasper is typically 2.5 to 2.9.
[4]
A green variety with red spots, known as
heliotrope (bloodstone)
, is one of the traditional
birthstones
for March. Jaspilite is a
banded iron formation
rock that often has distinctive bands of jasper.
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Healing Properties of Picture Jasper
Picture Jasper encourages ecological awareness, bringing stability and balance.  It contains a message and/or “picture” from the past.  Picture Jasper is a stone of proportion and harmony and stimulates creative visualization.  It helps to bring hidden thoughts and feelings - griefs, fears, guilt, envy, love, hope - to the surface, to be released.  Brings comfort and alleviates fear.  Picture Jasper stimulates the immune system and helps treat disorders of the skin and kidneys.
Note:
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Disclaimer
The information in our listings regarding the metaphysical healing properties of stones is intuitive, and not scientifically verified. We cannot guarantee any results with any stone. We do not advocate the use of stones as a substitute for medical care.