Physical Properties of Picture Jasper Stone / Crystal |
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Chemical Formula: | SiO2 |
Chemical Composition: | Silicon dioxide |
Crystal System: | Hexagonal |
Lustre: | Vitreous |
Transparency: | Opaque |
Colour: | Tan, Light and Dark Brown, Grey |
Streak: | White |
Hardness: | 6.5 - 7 on Mohs Scale |
Tenacity: | Brittle |
Cleavage: | Indiscernible |
Fracture: | Conchoidal |
Density: | 2.65 |
Refractive Index: | 1.54 – 1.55 |
Picture Jasper is an obscure and contaminated variety of silica. The mineral breaks with smooth surface. The specific gravity of jasper is 2.5 to 2.9. It is one of the traditional birthstones for March. It has been derived from an old French name "jasper" known as spotted or speckled stone. Jasper can be tailored by the dissemination of the minerals. Jasper is essentially found in green redden but also it is obtainable in many colors. It contains innovative sediments and ash. It is an outline of chalcedony, and exhibits an amalgamation of patterns.
Picture jasper is known as a "superlative cultivator". It is known for consideration, gratification, curing, solace and harmony. It prolongs and bears in the point of hassle and fetches the feeling of comprehensiveness in us. It generates the fortification and soaks up the unenthusiastic vigor from within. It poises ying and yang. It drives away the electromagnetic and environment smog as well as emission. It persuades integrity with one self. It affords assertively to deal with problems. Jasper aids quick thinking and advance organizational abilities. It motivates imagination and alters initiative into achievements. It prolongs sexual pleasure and re-energizes the body.
Jasper stones are available in many colors but basically it is available in green. The green jasper fundamentally belongs to the heart chakra. It can be exceedingly refined and used for vases seals and snuff boxes. It is more over used to make bow drills.
Picture Jasper gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Australia, Indonesia, USA