Then there are inappropriately named materials, for example "Ocean Jasper" from Madagascar is really a chalcedony, as is Bloodstone from India.Jasper can be modified by the diffusion of minerals along discontinuities providing the appearance of vegetative growth also known as dendritic inclusions. Terms attributed to various well-defined materials includes the geographic locality where it is found while others are named after the appearance. The classification and naming of jasper presents an enormous challenge. The name jasper means "spotted or speckled stone".Jasper is known to have been a favorite gem in the ancient world its name can be traced back in Hebrew, Assyrian, Persian, Greek and Latin. Patterns arise during the consolidation process forming flow and depositional patterns. The color stems from the mineral content of the original sediments or ash. The Mo hs hardness is 6.7 - 7.METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIESJasper is an opaque, impure variety of silica, us ually red, yellow, brown, green or blue in color. As with any microcrystalline quartz, it is hard and takes an excellent polish with cerium or tin oxide as well as diamond. It has fantastic dendrite and landscape patterns.With the unique blend of the likeness in the infamous Owyhee Picture Jasper and Dendritic Apache Sage patterns combined in the same rough, the lapidary can enjoy scenic pictures with maroon dendrites on a blue and tan landscape, maroon plumes with a pink background.Jasper is an opaque, microcrystalline form of quartz. Sonoran Dendritic Jasper started off as a rhyolite and became highly silicified to the point that is cuts and polishes much like a true jasper. The unique feathery designs interlaced within the eye-pleasing pastel colored backgrounds make for a stunning high dollar finished stone that will grace any piece of jewelry. It vibrates to the number 2, it is associated with Taurus and Capricorn.HIGH GRADE SONORA PINK & GOLD DENDRITIC JASPER FACED ROUGH PIECE FOR CABS OR GREAT SPECIMEN!SONORA DENDRITIC PINK & GOLD JASPER FACED ROUGH PIECE(FROM SONORA, MEXICO)LENGTH: 6.0 INCHESWIDTH: 3.5 INCHESTHICKNESS: 1.5 INCHESWEIGHT : 2 POUNDS 13 OUNCESABOUT SONORA DENDRITIC JASPERWe are happy to be able to offer this beautiful, complex-patterned cutting rough. It shows us the importance of nurturing our relationships with others as well as with ourselves. Sonora Dendritic possesses an earthy vibration which emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy connection with Nature. This stone enhances gentleness and patience, and helps to keep us centered, confident, and consistent on our individual paths, while stabilizing erratic emotions. It assists the balancing of emotions and increases self-respect and the capacity to both give and accept love at the soul level. Metaphysically, Sonora Dendritic is The Stone of Connections, Stability, and Emotional Healing. Anyone with an interest in Metaphysics should have a Crystal Skull! They can be excellent catalysts for Healing, Dreamwork, Meditation, Past Life Recall, Spiritualism and Self-Improvement on many levels. It is my experience that working with a Crystal Skull is a multi-dimensional journey of discovery, enlightenment, and growth. In many cultures around the world, the Skull is seen as the House of the Soul and revered because of its tremendous importance to us as human beings. Without Change in our lives, we do not spiritually grow. The Skull also symbolizes Change, which is truly the great healer of all situations, conditions and troubles. To attain the higher mind of spiritual awareness and psychic ability we must be released from the thrall of the lower cognitive mind. Metaphysically, the Symbol of the Skull represents The Higher Mind. A nice satin polish makes this skull gentle in the hands and pleasing to the eyes. It has been completely hand-carved and shows excellent realism and detailing in both features and shape, including Raven's trademark hollowed-out jaw and cheekbones. It measures 3 inches long and weighs in at precisely. Here is a handsome specimen from our very small ‘family’ of Sonora Dendritic skulls! This intriguing member of the Dolomite family was mined in Sonora, Mexico and possesses intriguing dendritic patterns on its surfaces.
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