Gemstone Pendants, Natural, Moukaite Jasper, Platinum Plated, Brass, Oval, 30mm

This Fine-quality Natural, Moukaite Jasper, Oval, Gemstone Pendant is set in a backless Platinum Plated Brass Setting for easily adding this highly sought-after gemstone to jewelry designs.

Moukaite Jasper is also known as Mookaite Jasper and Australian Jasper, where it comes from. The name Moukaite is the name of the 700,000 acre sheep farm in Western Australia (Mooka Station) where Moukaite was first discovered.

The word "jasper" is derived from the Greek word iaspi meaning "spotted stone," related to the Hebrew jashpeh and the ancient Assyrian word ashpu. Jaspers were worn by Egyptian priests in amulets covered with inscriptions from their Book of the Dead and wrapped up with mummies for protection in the afterlife. The Minoans of Crete carved seals for the palace of Knossos of Jasper.

Jasper was the 12th stone in the breastplate of the Hebrew High Priest, and is said to be the foundation stone of New Jerusalem. Some Native American tribes used jasper to dowse for water and to call rain.

Moukaite nurtures our inner desire for calm with our outer desires, shielding us from dangerous situations and balances those tendencies with the desire for variety, adventure and new experiences.

Jasper gemstones are members of the quartz family. These are durable stones and can be found in a range of jewelry designs, with an equal range of exposure to dirt and wear. Remove Jasper jewelry before playing sports or any other activity leading to perspiration.

Clean Jasper jewelry with a soft dry cloth to preserve polish. Clean quickly if the jewelry becomes soiled, as Jaspers can be porous and easily stained. Wash with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth or soft brush. Dry thoroughly.

Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat, as prolonged heat is used to change color in quartzes. When storing Jasper, wrap in a cloth or a fabric bag so it cannot scratch softer materials or be scratched by metals or harder gemstones.

**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. Beaded Creations does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements.

• Mohs Hardness: 6-1/2 to 7
• Length: 36mm
• Width: 21mm
• Bail: 6mm x 4mm
• Thickness: 10mm - 11mm
• Material: Natural Moukaite Jasper, Brass
• Metal Color: Platinum
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