Jasper is an opaque variety of microcrystalline silica. Silica includes all compounds of SIO2 with different amounts of water and is therefore considered a variety of quartz. The three main varieties of silica are opal, jasper and chalcedony.
Jasper is recognized by its granular microcrystalline structure and by the eye by its opaque appearance and conchoidal fracture.
Because there are various origins, since they are associated with very different rocks, each one will show a characteristic pattern. Regarding the colors, the varieties are infinite due to the small impurities mainly of iron and manganese, and also of other elements.
Jaspers were highly appreciated by man already in prehistory where they were used to create arrowheads thanks to their tenacity. Today they are still highly appreciated by lapidaries for their excellent polishing which allows the creation not only of magnificent ornamental objects but also pieces for jewelry such as cabochons and beads and beautiful collection specimens.
The only genetic classification of jaspers that exists today has been carried out by Marco Campos Venuti, graduate in Geology and PhD in Volcanology, widely explained in his book “Genesis and Classification of Agates and Jaspers: a new theory“, for sale on this website.
This classification organizes the types of Jaspers into four large groups based on their origins:
- Oceanic Jaspers (organogenic sedimentation): flints, abyssal jaspers and banded Iron Formation (BIF).
- Volcanic Jaspers (silicification of volcanic rocks): stratified jaspers, massive blocky jaspers and rhyolitic jaspers.
- Pseudomorphic jaspers on fossil (silicification of fossils).
- Chemical Jaspers (chemical precipitation): orbed jaspers, brecciated jaspers and jasp-agates.
Ocean Wave Jasper is a variety of Ocean jasper found in limited amount associated to the main body of the Ocean Jasper deposit, near Mahajanga, Madagascar.
It shows a typical laminated pattern with abundant convolutions of the laminae reflecting the shear stresses inside of the original lava flow. In fact Ocean Jasper as the other orbicular jaspers, is the result of devitrification of obsidians. For this reason the deposits has the shape of a lava flow.
Ocean Wave variety has not devitrification pattern, but show the original lamination of the lava or of laminated tuffs associated with the lava body.
Colors of Ocean Wave Jasper are very unusual and definitely rare among jasper. They show great color variation, with pale blue being a real exception.
Features of this piece:
- Guaranteed authenticity: 100% natural Ocean Wave Jasper of guaranteed origin.
- Color and appearance: Amazing wave jasper with typical pattern. With blue, green and pale blue colors. These colours are very difficult to photograph. I have tried to convey them but I can assure you that in reality it is much more beautiful.
- Hardness: 6.5 – 7 on the Mohs scale.
- Cut: Pear shaped cabochon jasper. Professionally cut in USA.
Energy properties:
Jasper is considered a stone of protection, stability and vitality:
• It strengthens resistance and mental focus, favoring decision making.
• It promotes connection with the Earth, balancing the body and mind.
• It is known as a stone of support in difficult times, providing security and confidence.
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