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RED JASPE

Red Jasper is one of the oldest stones used by mankind. Its warm, deep, enveloping color has made it a symbol of strength, vitality and courage in many civilizations. Traces of its use can be found as far back as prehistoric times, in the manufacture of tools, and as a sacred stone for the Egyptians, Greeks and Amerindians. It is a stone deeply rooted in the earth, both protective and energizing.

GEM TYPE
JASPE
FAMILY
QUARTZ
COLOR(S)
BRICK RED, BROWN RED
MOHS SCALE
6.5 - 7

GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

Brazil
United States
Madagascar
South Africa
Jasper's red color is due to the natural presence of iron oxides in its siliceous structure.

A little history

In ancient Egypt, Red Jasper was dedicated to Isis and used in funerary amulets to protect the deceased in the afterlife. The Greeks and Romans used it as a stone of healing and protection against the dangers of the battlefield. Among Amerindian peoples, it symbolized the blood of the Earth and served to strengthen the bond with ancestors and traditions.

LITHOTHERAPY

In serious lithotherapy, Red Jasper is recognized for its virtues of physical dynamism and emotional stability:

Strong anchoring
It helps you reconnect with your body and the present moment.
Vitality and stamina
It is traditionally associated with the attraction of material success and prosperity.
Courage and assertiveness
It helps build self-esteem and overcome fears of failure.
Protection
Historically worn as a talisman for physical and spiritual protection.
Associated astrological signs
Aries, Scorpio, Capricorn.
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