Ocean jasper properties

Ocean Jasper, also known as orbicular jasper and sea jasper, is sometimes referred to as the "Stone of Atlantis" due to its supposed connection with the legendary city.

Originating from the northwest coast of Madagascar, it is only accessible at low tide and by boat, adding to its mystery and rarity. While the term "ocean jasper" specifically refers to the first mine owned by Paul Obenich near Marovato in Madagascar, it is commonly used to encompass all varieties of jasper from the region (instead of sea jasper). However, no other deposit can match the quality found in Madagascar.

This stone is a spherulitic variety of chalcedony, with quartz inclusions colored by iron oxides, feldspars, and other impurities, forming characteristic orbicular patterns. Occasionally, one can find batryoidal formations and green or white druzy. The base colors of this gemstone can range from green, brown, cream, white, red, pink, to yellow, while the orbicular inclusions offer a multitude of chromatic combinations.

History, legends and beliefs about the ocean jasper

Although recently discovered, Ocean Jasper intrigues with its largely undocumented history. Its emergence among collectors in the early 20th century left the exact location of its extraction in Madagascar shrouded in mystery.

It wasn’t until the year 2000, at the prestigious Tucson Gem Show in the United States, that Ocean Jasper was unveiled and officially identified. The frenzied search to rediscover its deposit, hidden by low tides, engaged a local mining company in an intense 45-day endeavor.

However, this source quickly dwindled after a period of intensive exploitation, marking the onset of Ocean Jasper’s rarity. With the depletion of this primary source in 2009, the price of this gem from Madagascar is expected to rise. To date, no other deposits have been identified on the island, adding to the preciousness and mystique of this Ocean Jasper.

Mines: Madagascar

Healing properties and benefits of the ocean jasper

The ocean jasper, renowned for enhancing memory, offers an impressive array of health benefits:

• It soothes digestive, hepatic, stomach, and renal disorders, while reducing intestinal inflammations, hemorrhages, joint pains, and muscle contractions.
• By toning the blood and repairing internal organs, ocean jasper promotes overall better health.
• Used as an aphrodisiac, it awakens romantic feelings, stimulating sexual activity and treating impotence and frigidity.
• Stabilizing pregnancy and promoting baby development, it ensures serene maternity.
• Acting as a potent detoxifier, ocean jasper eliminates bodily toxins responsible for body odors and flatulence.
• It aids in regulating iodine and sodium levels, thus relieving water retention.
• It alleviates seasickness and inner ear problems, while limiting thyroid disorders.
• Effective against eczema and skin conditions, ocean jasper promotes healthy and radiant skin.
• Regarded as the stone of vitality, it infuses energy and dynamism into those who wear it.
• Enriching the general properties of jasper, ocean jasper proves to be a true stone of well-being and holistic healing.

 

Ocean jasper jewelry samples