Jasper Beads

Jasper is an opaque stone. Popularly known as "Poppy Jasper", this form of semi-precious chalcedony, or micro crystalline quartz, is generally found in red, brown or green. Sometimes, it is also referred to as "Landscape Jasper" simply because of the landscape pattern. The word was originated in Greece with the word "iaspis" meaning "spotted stone".

The patterns are well defined & less regular. It is basically rich in silica and is the product of a rhyolitic flow.

Color
The colorful patterns are what makes this stone so precious & invaluable. They are available in a wide array of vibrant colors :

Pink Deep reds Shades of browns Creams Shades of greens

White Grey Yellow Beige Lavender

Types
Jasper have certain varieties which are listed below :

Leopardskin Jasper Brecciated Jasper Ocean Jasper

Dalmatian Jasper Fancy Jasper Picture Jasper

Significance
Jasper beads have as well got significant factors :

Considered as an aid to strengthen for stomach Cures gynecological troubles Used as a tool to shoe off the evils, snake and spider bites

Enhances one's personality & communication power Cure for depression Functions as a mood-booster

Manufacturing Hubs
Jasper beads are manufactured in many countries like :

North Africa Sicily France India

Venezuela Germany U.S.A. Russia