From time immemorial the precious minerals was accompanied by a man.Gems have always fascinated, provoked the desire to possess them.Especially strong thrust from the representatives of the weaker half of humanity, who considered the shining jewels best possible jewelry.Success and is now used by many minerals, not only precious and semiprecious stones, but also ornamental.Among them - a jasper stone, known since ancient times people under many names: "jasper" - the Greeks, "yashp" - the Persians, "speckled stone" - at Rus.Leading talk about meat agate, tiger stone, lapis and German prazeme also had a view of the jasper.
This gem is formed by sedimentary rocks with fine-grained structure.The foundation consists of jasper quartz and chalcedony, and the presence of other minerals in smaller quantities determines the final color of the mineral.Instead of chalcedony as adhesion to quartz grains may be a clay, and sometimes siliceous cement.After treatment and finishing products from this opaque stone produced glossy and have a little gloss.As a very popular ornamental material jasper - stone properties and parameters which value the master goldsmiths and stone finishes.It has a sufficient hardness and density, is resistant to abrasion, so strong and durable.
No other semi-precious gems that are as varied palette of colors and the combined colors like jasper (photos presented here can not convey all the color splendor).It is valued landscape jasper, patterns which resemble the pictures of nature.Among the colors of semi-precious stones (monochrome, mottled, banded, tape) are considered particularly beautiful colorful specimens.
mined natural stone jasper in fields around the world.But the Russian Altai Mountains, the North Caucasus and the Urals give the best quality of jade.It has long been a mineral used in the manufacture of vases, mosaics, ornaments palace.Now, more often used for souvenirs and as an element of jewelry.
curious properties possessed jasper, from the point of view of the ancient magicians and physicians.It is often used in magic rituals.He served as material for protecting the envy amulets and charms, presenting harmony in the house.It is believed that jade stones dark color more ancient and strong.Modern esotericism this gem stone is considered daredevils, strengthens the spirit, giving wisdom and approach to victory.It is a kind of energy-donor to the host.
Among the supporters of the use of Jasper as a medicine were Hippocrates and Avicenna.They believed that the owner of it will help prevent fever, cure epilepsy, eye disease, kidney, bladder, even protect against poisons.Jasper blood-red color attributed to the ability to suspend the bleeding.
Like any powerful talisman, Jasper is not suitable for everyone.It is believed that the maximum benefit it will bring born under Pisces and Virgo.Sagittarius and Taurus can also stay under its protection.But refrain from wearing jewelry jasper better Gemini and Aries.
