Silver jasper
Properties of silver leaf jasper
Silver jasper is another striking stone from the large jasper family. With its chemical characteristics common to this rock, it contains a very high silica content, which can make up as much as 95% of the composition of silver leaf jasper.
This stone is distinguished above all by the presence of iron oxide, a characteristic found in stones such as hematite and hematoid jasper.
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The other characteristics of silver jasper do not differ from those of other jaspers of polymorphic sedimentary origin. The colors of silver jasper vary from white, brown, black, purple, gray, orange, or even a mixture of several colors in a single stone.
Silver jasper belongs to the trigonal crystal system. Its fracture is conchoidal. The stone has a white line and a bright luster. The density of silver jasper is 2.75. Its hardness ranges from 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale.
Silver leaf jasper is abundant in several deposits around the world: in Brazil, the United States, Germany, France, Russia, and several African countries.
History of Jasper Silver Leaf
Sources that recount the history of silver jasper are rare. Experts agree that this stone was known and valued primarily as jasper. As such, silver leaf jasper possessed all the known virtues attributed to jasper as a sacred stone widely used in the manufacture of religious objects.
Also, like any jasper stone, silver leaf jasper was considered a stone with healing and esoteric power, because the Ancients believed in the magical power of jasper stones.
Today, silver leaf jasper is commonly used in my costume jewelry and highly attractive decorative objects, which explains its commercial success. Modern lithotherapy has also discovered the specific characteristics of silver leaf jasper that make this stone so special.
Benefits of silver leaf jasper
On a physical level, silver jasper is highly recommended to combat states of exhaustion and fatigue.
The calculation would facilitate blood circulation, ensuring optimal irrigation of all muscles and organs, thus helping to combat cramps or "heavy legs." Strengthening blood circulation in this way would greatly help restore all bodily functions and boost vitality.
Silver leaf jasper also has most of the healing and therapeutic functions attributed to jasper stone in general, namely, benefits for the digestive system, for the skin, for the kidneys and glands, and relaxation of the muscles and nerves.
On a psychological level, silver jasper is called the "supreme protector" because the stone acts as a shield that provides the necessary protection to comfort the body from any form of aggression or invasive psychological phenomena.
As an anchoring stone, silver jasper facilitates the flow of energy and brings harmony and balance between yin and yang. As a stone of moderation, it promotes self-esteem and understanding of oneself and others.
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Wearing a silver leaf jasper pendant can be a very good moral support when facing situations of stress and excessive tension.
The effects of this stone are primarily long-term, as it possesses a gentle and quiet power. Generally, a piece of silver leaf jasper jewelry needs to be worn for an extended period to fully experience its benefits and virtues.
On a karmic level, silver jasper can be placed on all the body's energy centers; however, its preferred chakra is the root chakra. The stone is suitable for all zodiac signs without exception.
The purification of silver leaf jasper is done by immersing the stone in distilled salt water for a few hours. Recharging, as with all jasper stones, is done by exposing the stone to sunlight.
