Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper Facts, Information and Description

Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper is a famous, but increasingly rare orbicular jasper with red and yellow dots of "poppy flowers". It is a brecciated jasper, meaning it probably came from sun-dried and oxidized iron-rich clay. The cracks were filled in by other substances.

Jasper is from the chalcedony/quartz group. It is a microcrystalline variety of quartz that contains up to 20% foreign material. These materials are what determine the color and appearance of the stone. Also because of the foreign materials, jasper is rarely uniform in color, it is usually multicolored, striped, and/or spotted.

Jaspers of all kinds have long been attributed magical powers in just about every culture known to man. Jasper was used in Ancient European times as a "rain bringer" and it is interesting to note that the word for jasper in some American Indian cultures also meant, "Rain Bringer".

Jasper runs between 6.5 and 7 on the Mohs scale.

Morgan Hill poppy jasper is found in the area of Morgan Hill, California, USA. Other popular jaspers are found in Germany, India, Russia, Pakistan, France and the USA as well as many other countries.

Folklore, Legend, and Healing Properties:

Poppy Jasper acts somewhat like adrenaline, waking up and energizing areas of the body that appear to be sleeping. It is believed to encourage a deep connection with the life of the Earth. It inspires a positive, joyful attitude and gives the motivation and energy to take creative action.

Jasper was thought to drive away evil spirits and protect against snake and spider bites.

Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper Jewelry

Designer jewelry. Poppy Jasper Pendant with Coral Beads and a selection of rough available for custom jewelry designs.

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See also:

Stone Canyon Jasper

descriptions of other jasper types.

more red gemstones

more yellow gemstones

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