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Picture Jasper
Stone of Global Awareness
- Color
- Warm brown, tan, and cream in landscape-like banded patterns
- Chakra
- Root
- Zodiac
- Taurus, Virgo
- Element
- Earth
- Hardness
- 7 (Mohs)
- Origin
- United States, Madagascar
Picture Jasper's banded patterns often resemble miniature desert landscapes — a resemblance that earned it a reputation as a stone of connection to the earth and to a bigger, longer view of one's own life.
Worn close to the skin, it's carried for:
- Grounding into the body and the present moment
- Encouraging a wider, more patient perspective
- Supporting practical, steady decision-making
- Deepening a sense of connection to nature
Picture Jasper pairs beautifully with Smoky Quartz for a grounded, balancing stack.