Jasper

Physical Properties

Jasper is an opaque, fine grained form of chalcedony. A member of the quartz family. Jasper is usually multi-coloured, striped or flamed. The name Jasper comes from greek and means 'spotted stone'.
Chemical composition: Silicon dioxide.
Crystal structure: Trigonal.
Hardness: 7

Metaphysical Properties and Crystal Healing

Jasper gives a sense of balance to the spirit and grounds you physically and emotionally. It strengthens liver, gall bladder, bladder, powerful healer, main impact on physical body, represents earth element and is excellent for grounding work.

In Astrology

Jasper is the Traditional Birthstone of the zodiac sign Aries. In the 12 tribes of Israel, the tribe of Benjamin whose sign is Aries has Jasper listed as their stone. Jasper is the Mystical Birthstone of the star sign Scorpio.
The famous mineralogist George Frederick Kunz in his 20th century book 'The Curious Lore of Precious Stones' associated Jasper with the planets Mercury and Venus. The 17th century astrologer William Lilly associated Jasper with the planet Mars.

7 Chakras

Differs according to colour.