Jasper - The Balancing Gemstone

Jasper is a semiprecious gemstone belonging to the Quartz family.It is one of the oldest known gemstones. This gem is seen in many varieties and in a wide range of colors including red, green, yellow, black and brown. It often contains organic material and mineral oxides which give it interesting patterns, bands and colors. Jasper is one of the birth stones listed for the Sun Sign of Virgo and mystical gem for the month of October.