Patrik's Minerals & Lapidary

I COLLECTED THIS STONE FROM A COLLECTOR WHO HAD IT FOR OVER 10 YEARS SO THIS DEPOSIT WOULD BE ALLMINED OUT BY NOW OF OCEAN JASPER

LARGE TOP SPECIMEN 2 SIDE HIGH POLISH

THERE IS A GREAT RANGE OF OCEAN JASPERS IN MY STORE

WEIGHT : 267.95 CTS

SIZE MM: 86 X 59 X 6

( 6 MM IS APPROX 1/4 INCH )

CODE : G 3897

Jasper is an opaque, impure Chalcedony. Traditionally thought of as red. It also comes in pinks,yellows, greens, browns, and grayish blues. Association with other minerals give jasper nice bands and patterns. In the ancient world Jasper was a favorite gem. We can find the name jasper in Ancient Hebrew, Assyrian, Greek and Latin. Jasper is usually named according to its pattern. picture jasper, ribbon jasper, orbicular jasper, abraciated and etc. Jasper is found worldwide.

Picture Jasper because of it's unique landscape patterns and wide range of colors is one of the most famous verities. It certainly is our most favorite. Since so many verities come from our state of Idaho and our neighbor Oregon. Picture jasper is a petrified or silicated mud. Looking at it's patterns. It isn't hard to visualize mud dripping into gas pockets in molten lava, becoming super-heated and then solidifying into this treasured gemstone

Metaphysical Properties: Ocean Jasper is believed to teach responsibility and patience, as well as aid in regulating breathing for meditation. It is a stone of joy and high spirits and may be beneficial to those who suffer from depression.