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Amazonite
Parrot Wing quick guide: 1" = 25mm 1/2"=13mm 1/4"=6.5mm
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Orbicular Ocean Jasper
Ocean Jasper is a rare mineral, mined in only one place in
the world, the Mine of Marovato, on the Ambolobozo Peninsula in the the north
west corner of Madagascar. Is called Ocean Jasper because the deposits are part
of the coastline, and can only be reached by boat, and removed only during low
tide. This stone is immediately recognizable by its concentric rings of color,
earning at the name "Orbicular Ocean Jasper." The most common shades are greens
and whites, with the less common shades of pinks and yellows also appearing in
some specimens.
Mystical Qualities of Ocean Jasper: This stone is
said to help with one's emotional life. Its colors relate to the solar plexus,
said to be a storehouse for emotions. Holding the stone is like holding on to an
anchor, a safe haven, while allowing deeply buried feelings to well up like a
rising sea. It is said that the Jasper helps these feelings to be released in a
way that allows one to process them calmly, without drowning in them. For those
who don't need such emotional work, ocean jasper is said to offer a soothing,
grounding effect helpful in dealing with change.
Ocean Jasper    
Above: Views of all four sides of this stunning
specimen. Click on photo to enlarge.
Nature as an artist can't do better than this: Vivid
yellow and pink orbs scattered throughout a deep green field set off spectacular
explosions of green crystals. 5.8 cm H X 5.6 cm W
x 2.0 cm deep. Weight: 117.63 g
Ocean Jasper
Top row: Front and back views. Bottom row: side and bottom views. Click on photo to enlarge. This delicate piece features more crystals
than smooth surface, and the total effect is stunning: delicate caves and clefts
of white, light green, dark green druzy are connected by swaths of green and
white smooth jasper. GM 1608 $120.00
Ocean Jasper
Three views of this specimen. Click on a photo to see detail. The deep green of this piece is punctuated
by swirls and clefts of white crystals, accented with pale yellow orbs. It has
all the essential components of orbicular ocean jasper, with lots of crystals,
for a great price.
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