IDENTITY CARD

BROWN JASPE

Brown Jasper is a sober, profound stone closely linked to the Earth element. Used for thousands of years by ancient civilizations for its qualities of solidity and protection, it is often considered a discreet yet powerful companion. Its natural hue, ranging from beige to dark brown, evokes mineral landscapes, roots and stability. It is a foundation stone, associated with endurance, inner security and connection to natural cycles.

GEM TYPE
JASPE
FAMILY
QUARTZ
COLOR(S)
LIGHT BROWN - FORCED BROWN
MOHS SCALE
6.5 - 7

GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

Brazil
United States
South Africa
India
Australia
Jasper's brown color is due to the natural presence of iron and manganese oxides during crystallization.

A little history

Amerindian peoples used Brown Jasper to fashion hunting tools and ritual objects, attributing to it an energy of survival, connection to the land and ancestral memory. In ancient Egypt, it was used to carve protective amulets placed on the stomachs of mummies to anchor the soul in its journey. Brown jasper was also appreciated by medieval builders, who considered it a stone "that won't give way".

LITHOTHERAPY

In serious lithotherapy, Brown Jasper is recognized for its anchoring, patience and stability virtues:

Deep anchorage
It helps to stay centered in moments of instability or mental dispersion.
Reinforcing patience
It would be useful for accompanying slow processes or in-depth projects.
Emotional support
It promotes inner strength, helping us to cope better with transitions and responsibilities.
Link to nature
It would encourage a reconnection with natural cycles and basic needs.
Associated astrological signs
Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo.