Jasper, White Meaning and Properties
White Jasper History
White jasper is prized for its naturally occurring opaque white color and gentle surface variations that lend quiet character to finished designs. As part of the jasper family within the chalcedony group, it has been admired across cultures for centuries. Historically, jasper appeared in ceremonial objects, protective amulets and carved seals, symbolizing stability and grounding. In contemporary jewelry, white jasper is favored for designs that highlight simplicity, balance and timeless elegance.
What are the Metaphysical Properties of White Jasper?
White jasper meaning is liked to lifting spirits and bringing joy, nurturing our inner desire for calm with our outer desires. It is believed to shield us from dangerous situations and balance those tendencies with the desire for variety, adventure and new experiences. Thought to be a physically stabilizing stone, white jasper meaning is associated with well-being, strengthening the immune system, healing wounds and purifying the blood.
What is White Jasper Made From?
Except for its color, white jasper has essentially the same geological characteristics as other jaspers such as dragon blood jasper, dalmatian jasper and brecciated jasper. Like other jasper gemstones, white jasper is a chalcedony and member of the quartz group.
Jasper is a variety of quartz that may contain up to 20 percent foreign materials or inclusions, including organic material and mineral oxides, which determine the color, pattern and appearance of the stone. Uniformly colored jasper is uncommon but not unheard of; usually jasper is multicolored, spotted or banded. This stone is opaque, even in thin slices, and takes a high polish. Different types of jasper display different lusters. Like agate, the wide selection of jaspers includes a range of trade names and classifications that are used by jewelry makers and collectors.
- Mineral Information: Silicate, chalcedony, quartz group
- Chemical Composition: SiO2
- Color: White
- Hardness: 6-1/2 to 7 (Mohs)
- Specific Gravity: 2.58 – 2.91
- Refractive Index: 1.54 (Approximately)
How Do You Clean White Jasper?
Jasper gemstones are members of the quartz family. These are durable stones and can be found in a range of jewelry designs, with an equal range of exposure to dirt and wear. Remove jasper jewelry before playing sports or any other activity leading to perspiration.
Clean jasper jewelry with a soft dry cloth to preserve polish. Clean quickly if the jewelry becomes soiled, as jaspers can be porous and easily stained. Wash with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth or soft brush. Dry thoroughly.
Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat, as prolonged heat is used to change color in quartzes. When storing jasper, wrap in a cloth or a fabric bag so it cannot scratch softer materials or be scratched by metals or harder gemstone.
White Jasper FAQ
Q: Are white jasper beads natural?
A: White jasper is naturally occurring, although imitation white jasper is also available.
Q: Can white jasper be exposed to constant sunlight?
A: Extended exposure to sunlight can change the color of jasper.
Q: Is white jasper rare?
A: White jasper is not considered rare.
Designing with White Jasper
When you see someone wearing white jasper, it's like unexpectedly seeing a bouquet of warm, sunny colors. Mix white jasper beads with moss agate, leaf green seed beads and nickel-plated or solid brass beads. Or mix them with a variety of wooden beads for a total sense of the outdoors.
**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. Fire Mountain Gems and Beads® does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements.
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