Earth Stones - Brecciated Jasper (1 lb)

Highly polished semi-precious stones that are smooth to the touch. Earth stones are easy to carry in pockets and bags and a great way to appreciate the natural beauty of gemstones. Ideal for collecting, gifting, or jewellery making. Promote these as worry stones for a thoughtful little gift to share with both men and women.

Jasper is an opaque, impure variety of silica in the form of chalcedony or microcrystalline chert. Generally it forms near volcanic activity and the circulation of hot water is thought to be required for its formation. The deeply integrated colours of brecciated jasper come from iron oxide and organic material embedded into this form of chalcedony. Its texture can be dramatically fragmented or have smooth swirls of colours that include brick red, creams, dark chocolate brown and earthy blacks and tans.

 As a healing stone brecciated jasper enhances organizational abilities, relaxation and a sense of wholeness. It aligns the chakras and balances the yin-yang, physical and emotional. It is a stone of protection and is used in particular for protection during astral travel. Brecciated jasper encourages attunement and communication with animals and can help with animal allergies, plus other allergies. It brings happiness, a good outlook on life and eases stress.