To learn more about jasper and other gemstones, order your copy of Walter Schumann's revised and expanded edition of Gemstones of the World. When storing jasper, wrap in a cloth or a fabric bag so it cannot scratch softer materials or be scratched by metals or harder gemstone. Dry thoroughly.Īvoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat, as prolonged heat is used to change color in quartzes. Wash with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth or soft brush. Clean quickly if the jewelry becomes soiled, as jaspers can be porous and easily stained. Remove jasper jewelry before playing sports or any other activity leading to perspiration.Ĭlean jasper jewelry with a soft dry cloth to preserve polish. These are durable stones and can be found in a range of jewelry designs, with an equal range of exposure to dirt and wear. Proper Care of White Jasper Jasper gemstones are members of the quartz family. Like agate, the wide selection of jaspers includes a range of trade names and classifications that are used by jewelry makers and collectors. Different types of jasper display different lusters. This stone is opaque, even in thin slices, and takes a high polish. Uniformly colored jasper is uncommon but not unheard of usually jasper is multicolored, spotted or banded. Jasper is a variety of quartz that may contain up to 20 percent foreign materials or inclusions, including organic material and mineral oxides, which determine the color, pattern and appearance of the stone.
Like other jasper gemstones, white jasper is a chalcedony and member of the quartz group. White Jasper Geological Properties Except for its color, white jasper has essentially the same geological characteristics as other jaspers such as peridot jasper. Thought to be a physically stabilizing stone, it brings well-being, strengthens the immune system, heals wounds and purifies the blood. It is believed to shield us from dangerous situations and balance those tendencies with the desire for variety, adventure and new experiences. White Jasper Metaphysical Properties White jasper is thought to lift spirits and bring joy, nurturing our inner desire for calm with our outer desires. Some Native American tribes used jasper to dowse for water and to call rain.
Jasper was the 12th stone in the breastplate of the Hebrew High Priest, and is said to be the foundation stone of New Jerusalem. The Minoans of Crete carved seals for the palace of Knossos of jasper. Jaspers were worn by Egyptian priests in amulets covered with inscriptions from their Book of the Dead and wrapped up with mummies for protection in the afterlife. The word "jasper" is derived from the Greek word iaspi meaning "spotted stone," related to the Hebrew jashpeh and the ancient Assyrian word ashpu. White Jasper History White Jasper is a naturally occurring gemstone in opaque white.
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