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Of all the gemstones, red jasper might be the most bright and attractive. Red jasper is a hard, orange-red to bright-red opaque stone that has a hardness of 6.5-7.0 on the Moh’s scale. It is sometimes referred to as “Imperial Red” or “Silex”. In some native American cultures, the red jasper gemstone is thought to be representational of the earth’s blood.
Red, being a strong, yang color, has certain attributes and healing benefits associated with it. Red Jasper in particular is very good for increasing energy while providing protection from fears and anxieties. Red jasper is also the color of love – red – and is therefore the color of lust and passion. If you dare wear red jasper jewelry, beware of its attractive properties!
If you decide to wear red jasper jewelry, you may notice your emotions becoming more stable. That is because red jasper is also said to help balance the emotions and energy in your body. It is also a great gemstone to wear for protection at night. Red Jasper is actually one of the oldest known gemstones and is even mentioned in the bible on several occasions.
Red jasper is of the jasper family of gemstones. Jasper and red jasper are the birth stones for Virgo and the mythical stone for October. If you decide to wear or carry the red jasper gemstone, do not look for immediate positive changes. It is a gemstone that takes time to promote healing and balancing. However, red jasper is such an effective and aligning stone, that one should have patience, as the benefits will be great. Even if you just wear red jasper jewelry once in a while, you are sure to see some results, as its attractive powers go to work right away!
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