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TERRACOTTA JASPER

Terracotta Jasper seduces with its warm hues ranging from ochre brown to terracotta red, evoking ancient pottery, the warmth of the soil and shaped matter. It is a variety of red jasper with orange or brown nuances, often used for its soft, reassuring and structuring vibration. Less flamboyant than some jaspers, it has a discreet yet powerful presence, ideal for those seeking solidity without excess.

GEM TYPE
JASPE
FAMILY
QUARTZ
COLOR(S)
TERRACOTTA
MOHS SCALE
6.5 - 7

GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

Brazil
Mexico
United States
Madagascar
Zambia
Jasper's terracotta color is due to the presence of iron oxides and sometimes hematite, which form naturally during sedimentation.

A little history

The name "terracotta" naturally refers to ancient terracotta, which has been used in the decorative and utilitarian arts for millennia. In India and South America, copper- and ochre-toned varieties of jasper were used to make ritual tools and everyday objects. These stones, easy to engrave and polish, often accompanied sedentary peoples in their rites linked to fertility, mother earth and home security.

LITHOTHERAPY

In serious lithotherapy, Terracotta Jasper is associated with emotional stability and quiet endurance:

Deep soothing
It helps calm strong emotions, while maintaining anchorage and alertness.
Emotional stamina
It is said to support people facing periods of constant exertion or mental fatigue.
Interior strength
It reinforces the link to the body, to natural rhythms and to concrete everyday life.
Associated astrological signs
Taurus, Capricorn, Virgo.
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