Miriam Jasper - India - 1 pound

Locality: India
Also called Calligraphy Stone
Great size for Tumbling!

1. Color: Miriam Jasper typically exhibits earthy tones such as red, brown, yellow, and green, often with banding or mottling.

2. Hardness: It has a hardness ranging from 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively durable and suitable for use in jewelry and ornamental objects.

3. Clarity: Miriam Jasper is generally opaque, with no transparency due to its microcrystalline structure.

4. Luster: It often has a vitreous to dull luster, depending on the specific composition and surface polish.

5. Density: The density of Miriam Jasper varies, but it typically falls within the range of 2.5 to 2.9 g/cm³.

6. Metaphysical Properties: Jasper is often associated with grounding, stability, and protection. Miriam Jasper, specifically, may be said to enhance emotional balance, courage, and strength. It's believed to help in times of stress and promote a sense of tranquility. Like other forms of jasper, it's also thought to stimulate creativity and encourage determination.

Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color.  Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent 1 pound.  Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.