Tower - Jasper Picture

Classification: Chalcedony, Quartz Location: South Africa 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 & Third Eye Element: Earth Mohs Hardness Scale: 6.5 - 7 Zodiac: Leo Metaphysical Properties: Picture Jasper is said provide a sense of direction. It is believed to enable a better understanding of past fears.