Rough Stone Jasper Picasso Chunk large asst. Information: Width: 9 ½” Depth: 7” Category: Stone Chemical Formula: SiO2 Colour: dark, black Class: Silicate, microcrystalline Group: Hexagonal Formations: nodes in volcanic rock, banded masses and geodes Lustre: vitreous, opaque Cleavage: none Varieties: Jaspers are an opaque variety of Chalcedony, which is a fibrous variety of Quartz. There are many varieties of Jasper, classified by colour, locality etc. Brief Description: Picasso Jasper is also known as Picasso Marble or Picasso Stone. All Jaspers are extremely nurturing stones, sustaining and supporting, during times of stress and bringing feelings of peace and ‘wholeness’. They are also said to facilitate dream recall and to provide protection. Mythology: The Jasper stone has been used as Talismans and protective Amulets for thousands of years. Roman athletes used it to protect themselves from injury. Saint Ephiphanius, the 4^th century Cypriot bishop, claimed Jasper drove away poisonous snakes and evil spirits. Modern crystal healers and occultists use different colored Jaspers for a multitude of purposes. Red Jasper eliminates anxiety and stress; yellow Jasper provides protection on a journey; green Jasper increases confidence and opens the heart chakra, and all Jaspers are considered beneficial in depression prevention after a family bereavement. Usage: The patterns of picasso jasper make it an excellent meditation stone. Use it to dissolve creative blocks, to find the right path when undergoing a change in relationships, renew lost friendships. Hold or meditate with Picasso Jasper for stability during times of change or transformation. Metaphysical Properties: The unique artistry of Jasper is that of Nature itself - golden sunshine, a nighttime sky, poppy fields or a deep green forest, desert sands, the undulating ocean, red rock canyons, sweeping mountains. Each stone is a masterpiece of the Creator, bold and primitive in style, solid and earthy in form, with a warm, harmonious energy that resonates with the primal self. Healing Properties: Picasso Jasper is also believed to promote the development of creativity and to bring strength and self-discipline. It is thought to bring calm to difficult situations and to encourage us to relax and enjoy life. Jasper is considered highly restorative for tissue deterioration of the internal organs, and useful in treating disorders of the kidneys, spleen, bladder, liver and stomach. It may also aid in balancing mineral content and regulating supplies of iron, sulfur, zinc, and manganese within the body. Jasper water is soothing for the digestive system, and is particularly useful as a gem elixir because it does not over stimulate the body.