Crystals (from what would have been an of the day post.. but clearly I suck)

I haven't done any educational blogs recently. I decided, like 3 minutes ago, to pull the old book off the shelf and just pick 3 I haven't done. I'm exhausted. 3 AM mornings suck. Therefore, that Crystal in alphabetical order pick is how its done :D

When it comes to photos of these things I grab a pic from google that closely resembles what I see in the book. This gives you an idea of what to look for :D and also so you don't get scammed buying. Some gemstones can be pricey but you shouldn't over pay for the ones that aren't. 

Ocean Orbicular Jasper 

Multicolored

Whorls, contour lines and bands of opaque stone, interspersed with druse

Rare, but easily obtained

Madagascar

A stone of renewal and strength connected to Atlantis and holding mystic knowledge within it, Ocean Jasper takes you back to reclaim wisdom when you meditate with it. 

Poppy Jasper

Red

Mottled opaque stone with flower like markings

Easily obtained

California, US, China, South Africa

Joyful and potent, Poppy Jasper is named for its orbicular "flowers." A powerhouse that is gently stimulating or fiery as required, it is a strongly physical stone that resonates with the base chakra to bring you vitality and passion, grounding energy into the body and stimulating libido. Conversely, it calms an over-stimulated base chakra and disperses sexual frustration, soothing and over-active libido. 

Rainforest Jasper

Green and White

Mossy opaque stone

easily obtained

South America

Connecting to nature and to the earth, Rainforest Jasper unites the earth, base, and spleen chakras to create emotional stability. 

That finishes up the Jasper section of the Crystal Bible 2 

If you're really into gemstones and wanting to study all they can offer you, both Crystal Bibles by Judy Hall are highly recommended. That's how I ended up with them. I've seen them recommended at local gem shows, on multiple pagan groups. There are multiple images in the books for each stone but google is your friend when it comes to seeing multiple version of the same stone if it can't be found in her book..