Jasper stone is a variety of Chalcedony, a microcrystalline variety of silica. Jasper gemstone is usually brown in color but can also be found in shades of grey, blue, white, purple, pink, red, orange, and yellow.
If you have ever wondered the jasper spiritual meaning, then you may be pleased to know that it is considered as 'supreme nurture', but more on that later.
Its many varieties including red jasper stone, brown jasper, ocean jasper, black jasper, green jasper, etc., has grounding energies and stability that provide comfort, security, strength, and healing.
'Jasper' means spotted, speckled, dusted stone, and its name is of Latin origin 'iaspidem', or the Old French 'jaspre'. These unique patterns and speckles in jasper gemstone are caused by the blend of ash, mineral, and sediment within the DNA of the crystal.
The beautiful and precious jasper gemstone is found all over the world but it is common in India and Australia.
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