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Jasper
Opaque Yellow, red, brown, or green chalcedony is called jasper.
Lore
"The jasper had great repute in ancient times as a rain bringer. The fourth century author of "Lihica" celebrates this quality in the following lines:
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The gods propitious hearken to his prayers, |
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Whoe'er the polished grass-green jasper wears; |
| His parched glebe they'll satiate with rain, |
| And send for showers to soak the thirsty plain." 1 |
Worn as a talisman, jasper is said to raise confidence and alleviate fears.
Medicinally, jasper has been used to prevent nightmare, treat diseases of the blood (hemophilia) and to promote good health during pregnancy. Additionally jasper has seen use as a remedy for snake bite and a treatment for ulcers and other ailments of the digestive system.
1) George Frederick Kunz "The Curious Lore of Precious Stones"
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