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Zebra Jasper

Witness chaos and calm, fused together in a stone! Zebra Jasper is a bold and striking type of opaque chalcedony with distinct and ordered strips in various colors. The name comes from the striped pattern akin to a zebra. Different types of zebra jasper are known depending on the color, viz. green, pink, brown, black, etc. The dark or black bands are typically composed of iron oxides or other minerals, while the white or lighter areas are composed of pure quartz. Banding in zebra Jasper is due to rhythmic deposition of different materials over long periods of time. The stone is mined in South Africa, India, Australia and USA. Due to hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, it is used in jewelry and decorative items. It is a healing stone associated with grounding, protection, and balance. The zebra strips symbolize “yin and yang” of the Chinese philosophy, suggesting that opposing but complementary forces (darkness and light) are interconnected. Thus it is a physical embodiment of the Yin and Yang, holding the center when the world spins. Zebra jasper is believed to promote balance, motivation, and grounding. Green zebra jasper is an opaque, banded form of chalcedony known for its striking green, white, and black stripes resembling a zebra’s coat. It is also called as Chrysotile Serpentine and is a fibrous stone belonging to the Serpentine group. Although a type of asbestos which is toxic, the hardness of 6.5 to 7 on Mohs scale makes it durable for various uses. It is formed of fine-grained sedimentary rock (siltstone) in volcanic regions, especially Africa, Russia, Canada, USA and India. It is used in jewelry making, meditation practices, and home decor. Green Zebra Jasper is the stone of determination to face challenges and motivation to take action.

Australian Zebra Jasper raw stone

This beautiful stone is a shadowed mirror reflecting unity of opposites! Yellow Australian zebra jasper is a striped or banded sedimentary rock found in Western Australia. It is a siltstone, rather than calcedony and contains and iron oxide inclusions that impart color to the stone. The yellow or gold hues, sometimes with brown, mustard, or white banding are caused by different levels of heat exposure to iron inclusions during the formation. Due to it’s good hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale it is used in jewelry and decorative items. It is believed to provide strong grounding energy, protection during travel, mental clarity, and balancing.  

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Microscopic view of Green Zebra Jasper

This microscopic view reveals the green band in Green Zebra Jasper. The distinct red colored spots are due to presence of hematite. Various other visible inclusions of iron and other minerals result in the green colored band. Parallelly aligned white crystals are microcrystalline quartz that gives a silky appearance to the stone.

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Microscopic view of Green Zebra Jasper

This microscopic view reveals two bands, green and white side-by-side. Various inclusions are seen in the green band perhaps resulting in the green band with stippled appearance. The white band is relatively smooth and silky due to microcrystalline quartz. Green Zebra Jasper, primarily silicon dioxide is a microcrystalline quartz. The characteristic green bands are formed due to impurities, mainly iron oxides and colored silica or other minerals. White bands are formed due to aggregates of tiny quartz crystals or chalcedony. The zebra pattern points to different stages of deposition or brecciation.

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Green Zebra jasper cabochon

This striking cabochon of Green zebra jasper flaunts silky white and green bands that look like a zebra’s coat. It is a stone of balance, weaving the duality of dark and light into perfect harmony. The white bands consist of quartz crystals. Due to it’s hardness, it is used in jewelry making, meditation practices, and home decor. Cabochons can be used in rings, pendants and necklaces. Green Zebra Jasper is the stone of determination to face challenges and motivation to take action.

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Zebra jasper raw stone

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This Raw Zebra jasper is the heartbeat of the earth, captured in black and white. It features bold and striking opaque chalcedony with distinct and ordered strips. The dark or black bands are typically composed of iron oxides or other minerals, while the white or lighter areas are composed of pure quartz. Banding in zebra Jasper is due to rhythmic deposition of different materials over long periods of time. The stone is mined in South Africa, India, Australia and USA. Due to hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, it is used in jewelry and decorative items. It is believed to aid in grounding, protection, and balance. Raw stone can be kept anywhere in the house or office.

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Zebra jasper cabochons

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These eye-catching Zebra jasper cabochons display a bold tapestry of contrasting black and white layers, carved by the patient hands of time. They can be used in rings, pendants or necklaces.

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Zebra Jasper necklace

This beautiful Zebra jasper necklace shows a striking dance of midnight and daylight! The distinctive opaque appearance with bold black-and-white stripes or blotches resembling a zebra are apparent. Due to its hardness of 6.5-7 on Mohs scale, it is used in jewelry as a gemstone and is a healing stone associated with grounding, protection, and balance. Associated with the root chakra, it helps harmonize opposing forces to bring stability, calmness and focus.

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Green Zebra Jasper cabochon

This beautiful cabochon of Green zebra jasper is nature’s monochromatic masterpiece, swirling with the wild elegance of the savanna. It is an opaque, banded form of chalcedony with striking green, white, and black stripes resembling a zebra’s coat. It belongs to the serpentine group of minerals and is also called as Chrysotile Serpentine. Due to it’s hardness, it is used in jewelry making, meditation practices, and home decor. Cabochons can be used in rings, pendants and necklaces. Green Zebra Jasper is the stone of determination to face challenges and motivation to take action.

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Green Zebra Jasper raw stone

This adorable raw stone of Green zebra jasper is like spilled ink on a canvas of snow. It is a banded form of chalcedony displaying green, white, and black stripes reminiscent of a zebra’s coat. It is a fibrous stone belonging to Serpentine group and is also called as Chrysotile Serpentine. As a type of asbestos, it may be toxic. However, due to it’s hardness it can be used in jewelry and decorative items. Raw stone can also be used for meditation practices, and home decor. Green Zebra Jasper is the stone of determination to face challenges and motivation to take action. It can be placed at any suitable place in the home or office.

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