Tower - Jasper K2 (19cm)

Classification: Chalcedony, Quartz Location: Brazil 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: Root & Heart Element: Wind / Earth Mohs Hardness Scale: 7 Zodiac: Gemini, Leo, Scorpio & Virgo Metaphysical Properties: A powerful protection stone, said to keep the negative energies away, the Leopard Skin Jasper, like other Jasper stones, is believed to grant one strength and vitality. It is claimed to give a sense of stability amidst chaotic energies.