Ocean Jasper is a combination of chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz and other minerals, resulting in colourful bands and patterns.
Jasper was a favourite gem in the ancient world and is used for ornamentation. Its name can be traced back in Hebrew, Assyrian, Persian, Greek, and Latin.
Jasper is said to still a troubled mind. It is also thought to aid with digestive problems and other physical ills.
The natural banded or pattern makes these jasper gemstones a most popular stone as nearly every jasper stone is so unique and different from other jasper gemstones.
Ocean Jasper comes from Madagascar. It’s variety of orbicular jasper is sometimes known as the “Atlantis Stone”. No such other mineral contains its diversity of tones and patterns like green, white, brown, orange and pink.
This is quite a beautiful cut stone and like other jaspers, it is a member of the quartz family. Like many Jaspers Ocean Jasper helps to alleviate stress eliminating negative energy. Its an excellent stone is you need a spiritual lift. The Ocean Jasper is believed to be linked to the ancient city of Atlantis and is claimed to hold its mystical knowledge within the stone.
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