Tower - Jasper

Classification: Chalcedony, Quartz Location: India Formation: Jasper, a form of chalcedony and is an opaque rock of virtually any colour stemming from the mineral content of the original sediments or ash. The name means ?spotted or speckled stone? and patterns arise during the consolidation process forming flow and depositional patterns in the original silica rich sediment or volcanic ash. Hydrothermal circulation is generally thought to be required in the formation of jasper. Chakra: Crown Mohs Hardness Scale: 7 Zodiac: Gemini & Virgo Metaphysical Properties: May balance emotions and enhances the ability to relax & be calm.