Saturday, August 30, 2014

Stone: Bird's Eye Jasper


Bird's Eye Jasper - Image by Sonatona

Country of Origin: Mexico

General information: Bird's Eye Jasper if a type of Rhyolite, thus it is also known by the name of Bird's Eye Rhyolite. Rhyolites are well known for their beautiful bands, bubbles and crystal-rich layers that form as lava flows onto the surface of the stone. Rhyolites have a composition similar to granite but generally have a smaller grain size. 

Physical Properties: Bird's Eye Jasper features bands of red, yellow and brown colors swirled together in unique patterns. This stone is composed of light-colored silicates. 

Metaphysical properties: This stone represents change, variety, and progress.  It lights the fire of creativity within the soul, bringing to fruition the quests upon which one has longed to travel.  It helps one to strengthen both body and mind and to learn how to enjoy the vast potential within the self.  It is an excellent stone for promulgating with humility the concept of and actualization of self-realization.



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