Red Jasper

Red Jasper is a vibrant stone of strength and courage. It empowers you to believe in yourself and boosts your confidence and stamina, promoting resilience. It encourages you to be honest and speak your truth even if you feel vulnerable when doing so. Vulnerability is powerful and Red Jasper quietly supports you through times of need, warming you up with encouragement and comfort. 

Red Jasper, although a bright fiery red, is an extremely grounding stone, promoting stability and calmness. Helping you connect back with the earth, It can help alleviate feelings of worry and anxiety which makes it a perfect worry stone. Red Jasper is also a good stone to help you set boundaries within your relationships, inspiring an inner power and allowing you to protect your energy. 

If you suffer from anxiety or need help tapping into your inner strength, Red Jasper is the perfect stone to work with or carry with you throughout the day.

History

According to Viking and Germanic legend the magical sword of Siegfried, the dragon slayer, was inlaid with Red Jasper. Ancient Egyptians believed the stone helped fertilize the blood of Mother Isis and was often carved into protective amulets. Native Americans also believed Red Jasper was the blood of Mother Earth so it was extremely sacred.  

Geology 

Red Jasper is a micro-crystallized quartz. The material is opaque and its rich colour is formed by oxidised iron present. It may also include impurities of other minerals, giving it interesting patterns and markings. Red Jasper can be found all of the world including Brazil, France, Germany, India, Russia, and the United States and occurs in the cracks and veins of volcanic rocks. It has a hardness of 6.5-7 on Mohs scale. 

Brecciated Jasper is a similar stone and info can be found Here