Jasper is a type of chalcedony that contains impurities. Jasper can form through the cementing of loose sediments or the crystallization of hot solutions in igneous rocks. Jasper comes in a variety of types and colors. It can be almost any color and is actually known for its unique patterns and colors. The presence of impurities, such as iron oxides, clay, and chlorite, is responsible for the stone’s different colors and markings. It is mostly red, green, yellow, brown, and sometimes, even blue, but that is rare. The presence of iron, usually in the form of hematite, turns jasper red. Impurities of clay cause a yellowish-white or grey color. Goethite introduces yellows and browns. Impurities of chlorite can turn jasper green.
Jasper was a highly valued gemstone in ancient times, and its name can be traced back to various languages. The use of green jasper for making bow drills in Mehrgarh during the 4th and 5th millennium BC highlights its importance in early human societies.
Care: It is a harder stone, on the Mohs scale of 6.5 - 7.0. This means it can stand water and sunlight just fine, but leaving it in direct sunlight too long can cause fading of some of the colors. It should not be stored with harder stones, as this can damage the jasper and it should not be stored with softer stones, as it can damage those. It should be cleansed at least every two weeks, but if you are around a lot of negativity, more often. It can be cleaned with water, sunlight, selenite, moon, sound, and smoke.
Although each variety has slightly different benefits, all jasper stones are profoundly grounding. In general, it is a very soothing stone and helps you to love yourself as well as others. It is very healing of the emotions and brings peace of mind. It helps with acceptance of responsibility and increases patience. It balances, stabilizes, and heightens your awareness. It is also a protector from the 'evil eye' and brings support during stress. In ancient civilizations, it was used as a talisman to ward off negative forces and promote courage and determination. It is also thought to enhance your ability to handle difficult situations, making it a popular stone for those going through challenging times.
There are many types of Jasper. While I will do my best to name the many different types here, I know I will forget some, but I would love to know any that I forgot so that I can add them to my list! In the future, I plan on doing a detailed post of all the individual jaspers so that you can get the details of each one, plus the chakra, planet, and zodiac of them as well. As I post them, I will link them here, so you can quickly access them.
•Black Jasper - It is also known as Basanite. It is a highly protective stone that is excellent for grounding the energies of those who may be experiencing spaciness. It can help in connecting your higher vibrations to the earth. Black Jasper is useful in relieving pain and helps with stomach ailments and foot problems. It provides protection and clears negativity. It works best with the root chakra.
•Brown Jasper - It is believed to ease the environment of ecological distress, and it cleanses both the emotional and physical bodies of toxins that would threaten to misalign the Chakras and throw our sense of stability. It dissipates negative thoughts and encourages meditation. It is grounding and works best with the root chakra.
•Brecciated Jasper - Brecciated jasper is made when the earth melds sharp-angled fragments of stone together. It promotes good health. Its healing properties can help hasten recovery from illnesses. It encourages courage, love, and strength. It provides clarity and balance. It provides mental clarity and organization. It works best with the root chakra.
•Bumblebee Jasper - It raises your self-esteem and enhances creativity. It helps to ease the stress and worry associated with others' opinions of you. It helps maintain a positive and upbeat attitude. It is great at energizing you. It encourages the celebration of life's small moments and promotes happiness and joy. It enables you to accept change, find new opportunities, and increase your self-esteem. It works best with your sacral and solar plexus chakra.
•Dalmatian Jasper - It reconnects us with our playful nature, it balances Yin and Yang, and aligns the Physical, Emotional, and Mental bodies. It is helpful in overcoming depression, nightmares, and negative thinking. It works best with the root chakra.
•Desert Jasper - It is also known as Polychrome Jasper. It is a stone of exuberance, vitality, and vibrancy. It is strongly connected to the element of fire, embodying the energy of action, creativity, and passion. It is also very grounding, stabilizing, and centering, deepening your connection to Mother Earth. It works great with the solar plexus chakra.
•Dragonstone Jasper - It is also called Dragons Blood Jasper. It is a striking combination of green Fuchsite with Red Jasper. It promotes justice and protection. It increases physical strength, courage, confidence, endurance, and focus. It works best with the heart and root chakra.
•Fancy Jasper - Fancy Jasper is a wonderful stone for bringing wholeness and healing to an environment or situation. It is said to intensify and lighten feelings of well-being, helping you to lighten up and enjoy yourself more. It can also relieve fear, guilt, and frustration, building inner strength and confidence. It provides grounding, discipline, perseverance, and slow and steady healing. It works best with the root chakra.
•Green Jasper - (This can include bloodstone). This stone is believed to be a rain bringer and also protects you from evil spirits, venom, and poison. It balances, promotes positivity, and harmony, and seeks to restore any imbalances. It can connect you to nature, the earth, and water. It brings health and abundance. It works best with the heart chakra.
•Kambaba Jasper - It is also known as Kambaba stone, Green Stromatolite Jasper, or Crocodile Jasper. It is over a billion years old. While many think that it is a jasper, it’s actually a fossil! To be specific, Kambaba jasper is a stromatolite, which is fossilized algae. It helps you feel confident and nurtured in your spiritual journey. It connects you to ancestral wisdom and the Earth. Kambaba Jasper helps you find emotional balance and support following heartbreak and helps you stay focused on what is important for joy and prosperity. It inspires you to be gentle and honest. It works best with the heart and root chakra.
•Landscape Jasper - It is a powerful grounding stone that promotes connection to the earth. Some view this stone as a direct message from the Earth itself, instilling a sense of proportion, bringing comfort, alleviating fear, and cultivating harmony. It works best with the root chakra.
•Leopard Jasper - It helps you to connect with your spiritual animal totem. It is associated with spiritual discovery and shaman travel. It assists in self-healing. It is also helpful in eliminating toxins from the body. It works best with the root chakra.
•Mookaite Jasper - It is said to have the ability to slow down the aging process. It is a wonderful stone if you’re trying to connect with your animals or animal spirits. It encourages versatility and helps you to accept change. It helps you to discover all possibilities in a situation and to choose the right one. It gives you a connection to nature and brings joy to life. It works best with the root chakra.
•Ocean Jasper - It is also known as Orbicular Jasper. It is very soothing and helps you to love yourself as well as others. It provides calm, uplifting energy during times of stress. It brings happiness, self-confidence, and clear communication. It holds the energy of water and the ocean as well as a connection to Earth. It brings enjoyment to life, releases stress, relaxation, and self-expression. It works best with the throat chakra.
•Picasso Jasper - It is actually a metamorphic limestone and not jasper at all. Nevertheless, Picasso Jasper helps us to find a good balance between taking care of ourselves and helping others. It inspires courage and authenticity in all of our dealings, particularly in romantic relationships. It heals feelings of shame and guilt, especially those linked to sexuality. It helps us to break away from the pain of the past and move into joyful independence. It encourages us to pick ourselves back up, when we have had a setback, and to try again, inspiring self-confidence and a steady faith that all will be well. It works best with the root chakra.
•Picture Jasper - It brings strong healing and nurturing energies to provide you with courage and wisdom. It has a deep connection with the Earth. It is a very protective stone. It brings comfort, alleviating any fear, stress, or anxiety you may be feeling. It works best with the root chakra.
•Poppy Jasper - It is a grounding stone that can align chakras. It brings courage, strength, and willpower. It is said to soothe heartache and bring about emotional balance while promoting peace and happiness. It works best with the heart and root chakra.
•Rainforest Jasper - It is also called Rhyolite. It encourages change, variety, and progress while helping to deal calmly with challenges. It assists you in fulfilling your goals and making your dreams come true while strengthening the soul, body, and mind. It is the perfect manifestation stone. It cleanses negativity from your heart and clears emotional blockages. It encourages strength, Earth healing, and a connection with nature. It works best with the heart and root chakra.
•Red Jasper - It gives a sense of well-being. It is very grounding, providing stabilizing, passion, and protection. It is believed this jasper has the ability to help balance aggression. It is used for warding off negative energy and EMFs. It can be used to keep the body strong, bringing strength and vitality. It works best with the heart and root chakra.
•Spider web Jasper - It is also called Net Jasper. It is a very nurturing stone. It has a gentle vibration of love and soothes your nerves, mind, and emotion all the way into the depths of your soul. It is very grounding and calming. It is protective of the aura, especially against low vibrations and negativity. It brings elemental magic and good health. It works best with the root chakra.
•Walnut Jasper - It is a stone of physical strength and energy. It enhances stamina and endurance and increases the amount of chi in your aura. It brings the courage to face unpleasant tasks and helps you to feel more stable. It is grounding and helps you to connect to Mother Earth. It works best with the root chakra.
•White Jasper- It is believed to shield us from dangerous situations and balance those with a tendency for variety, adventure, and new experiences. It is thought to be a physically stabilizing stone; it brings well-being, strengthens the immune system, heals wounds, and purifies the blood. It works with both the crown and root chakra.
•Wonderstone Jasper - It aids in mental clarity and balances your masculine and feminine energies which will allow you to have a deeper meditation. It will bring strength to your body, mind, and soul. It will integrate your past with your present and heal unhealthy past life energies. It can also be used to perform astral travel, channeling, and psychic contact as it will strengthen your psychic powers. It works with the root and third eye chakra.
•Yellow Jasper - It provides strong protection. It provides inner strength and mental clarity. It is good for protection during spiritual work or physical travel. It encourages positive communication. It connects you to the sun's energy and increases the happiness and joy in your life. It works with the solar plexus and root chakra.
•Zebra Jasper - It motivates us to move out of apathy into action. It helps us avoid over-thinking and encourages us to just enjoy the experience of living. Zebra jasper's striking colors intensify that message. It shows us how to live our life to the fullest. It works best with the root chakra.