Jasper - Revision history

Ld Hærek at 04:40, 31 July 2008

2008-07-31T04:40:13Z

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	'''Jasper''' is a ~~grainy~~ variety of chalcedony. The name comes from the [[Greek]] ''iaspis'' or "spotted stone." Jasper has been used as a [[gemstone]] since [[Bible\|Biblical]] times and may be one of the stones mentioned in the ''[[Breastplate]] of Aaron''. There are numerous varieties of Jasper. These are sold under various trade names which have not been completely standardised. Red jasper is one the more common types although many gemologists believe that ''iaspis'' originally referred to [[green]] jasper, which is extremely rare. Jasper is ~~also~~ used to imitate other gemstones such as [[jade]].		'''Jasper''' is a coarse-grained variety of chalcedony. The name comes from the [[Greek]] ''iaspis'' or "spotted stone." Jasper has been used as a [[gemstone]] since [[Bible\|Biblical]] times and may be one of the stones mentioned in the ''[[Breastplate]] of Aaron''. There are numerous varieties of Jasper. These are sold under various trade names which have not been completely standardised. Red jasper is one the more common types although many gemologists believe that ''iaspis'' originally referred to [[green]] jasper, which is extremely rare. Jasper has a waxy or dull luster, but unlike chalcedony is always opaque, even in thin slabs. Jasper is easily dyed and is often used to imitate other gemstones such as lapis lazuli and [[jade]]. Some varieties of jasper are listed below:
			*red jasper—brick red with spots or streaks of pale yellow and slate blue
			*fancy jasper—mottled blend of mauve, lilac, cream, and green; similiar in appearance to bloodstone
			*zebra japser—bands of greenish black and white
			*green-lined jasper—leafy green streaked with cream and black (also called ''moss jasper'')
			*golden jasper—blend of creamy yellow, yellow orange, and golden brown

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Cian at 05:49, 28 July 2008

2008-07-28T05:49:08Z

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	'''Jasper''' is a grainy variety of chalcedony. The name comes from the Greek ''iaspis'' or "spotted stone." Jasper has been used as a gemstone since Biblical times and may be one of the stones mentioned in the ''Breastplate of Aaron''. There are numerous varieties of Jasper. These are sold under various trade names which have not been completely standardised. Red jasper is one the more common types although many gemologists believe that ''iaspis'' originally referred to green jasper, which is extremely rare. Jasper is also used to imitate other gemstones such as jade.		'''Jasper''' is a grainy variety of chalcedony. The name comes from the [[Greek]] ''iaspis'' or "spotted stone." Jasper has been used as a [[gemstone]] since [[Bible\|Biblical]] times and may be one of the stones mentioned in the ''[[Breastplate]] of Aaron''. There are numerous varieties of Jasper. These are sold under various trade names which have not been completely standardised. Red jasper is one the more common types although many gemologists believe that ''iaspis'' originally referred to [[green]] jasper, which is extremely rare. Jasper is also used to imitate other gemstones such as [[jade]].

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Ld Hærek at 01:58, 28 July 2008

2008-07-28T01:58:31Z

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'''Jasper''' is a grainy variety of chalcedony. The name comes from the Greek ''iaspis'' or "spotted stone." Jasper has been used as a gemstone since Biblical times and may be one of the stones mentioned in the ''Breastplate of Aaron''. There are numerous varieties of Jasper. These are sold under various trade names which have not been completely standardised. Red jasper is one the more common types although many gemologists believe that ''iaspis'' originally referred to green jasper, which is extremely rare. Jasper is also used to imitate other gemstones such as jade.