Amazing stones exist, however, there’s none like the Oceanic Jasper! The charm of its vibrant and dazzling colors, with iridescent reflections, along with the geometry of its designs, with swirling lines and spiraling multicolors, makes it a very uncommon gem.
The oceanic jasper presents a hardness of 6.5 in the Mohs scale. It is a mineral with special characteristics because it has a mix of iron oxide and organic substances, a quality which others stones don’t have. It is formed by millions of minuscule crystals within the range of micrometers, and its main composition is quartz, which gives it an exclusive resistance to wear and tear, and also its marvelous bright aspect.
This captivating rock which evokes beauty and the vital energy of the oceanic landscapes has its main deposit on the remote northwest coast of Madagascar, and it was in some of its beaches that the oceanic jasper was discovered. Because of that, it is believed that the oceanic jasper is thousands of years old, although nowadays it has been known only for a little time.
Oceanic jasper also has its legend. It is said that it is a mineral that comes from the mythic island of Atlantis, and some studies have shown that the continents of Africa and Asia where devoured by these waters, supposing its origin from both coasts.
Although it has all kinds of colors, like soft, bright, and dim, the most common colors are the greens and whites; the less frequent tonalities are the pinks and yellows. This wonderful rock has a singular characteristic, and that is that only during low tides can it be extracted.
Also, it is associated with rhyolite, (an igneous rock with a chemical composition very similar to granite, with a vitreous brightness); because of this, sometimes oceanic jasper is called petrified rhyolite, it is also known as orbicular jasper because of its diverse waves and circular shapes.
The oceanic jasper, when well-polished, is employed in artisan jewelry as a precious gem, for the creation of pretty beauty accessories, in the making of charms, dazzling rings worked with gold and silver and a great variety of stones organized in different colors.
In astrology it is commonly known as the stone of the creative inspiration, thanks to its expansive condition of energy, besides, it is a mineral that gives inspiration, strength and dynamism, it can also power the qualities of the personal talent, with the end of unmaking negative thoughts and put into practice the creative and harmonizing trends.
Because of its great spiritual features, it is considered the stone of vitality. It is used to reinforce the emotional field, the mental and spiritual energy, it also helps to promote clarity, prudence and sanity to take important decisions in a clear and objective way.
The oceanic jasper is as stone as beautiful as it is dazzling, it has the most sublime designs which nature has given. It is the perfect scenery for fascination!
Very colorful and psychedelic stone… seems perfect for psychonauts like me!