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Red Jasper
Red Jasper is an opaque, iron-rich chalcedony, usually brick red. Red jasper is linked in tradition with stamina and grounding.
Key facts
| Colour | brick red |
|---|---|
| What it is | an opaque, iron-rich chalcedony |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6.5–7 |
| Typical sources | India, Brazil and South Africa |
| Chakra (tradition) | root |
| Star signs (tradition) | Aries and Scorpio |
Traditions and folklore
Red jasper is linked in tradition with stamina and grounding.
Red jasper amulets were placed in ancient Egyptian tombs.
Often paired with smoky quartz or carnelian.
Care
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks.
Natural chalcedony coloured by iron.
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Red Jasper: questions answered
What is Red Jasper?
Red Jasper is an opaque, iron-rich chalcedony. It is usually brick red.
What is Red Jasper traditionally associated with?
Red jasper is linked in tradition with stamina and grounding. These are traditional and spiritual associations, not health claims.
How do I care for Red Jasper?
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks.
Which star signs is Red Jasper linked with?
In modern crystal tradition red jasper is linked with Aries and Scorpio.
Where does Red Jasper come from?
It is typically sourced from India, Brazil and South Africa.