Tuesday, April 26, 2011

About Stones: Leopardskin Jasper


Astrological Sign: Sagittarius

Chakra: Solar Plexus

Lore: Leopardskin Jasper helps us deal with strenuous life situations calmly with awareness of our strength. Use it to fortify feelings of self-respect. Leopardskin Jasper is emotionally balancing.

Geology: Leopardskin jasper is a type of rhyolite which is sandy colored with glassy black inclusions. The term jasper is misleading. Rhyolite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of quartz, feldspar, and hornblende.

Locality: Mexico