Red Jasper Bracelet what is known as modern-day

what is known as modern-day Utah was covered in a shallow sea and rivers

Stone Size: 5 mm

and gray hues

Here is a nice example of an aesthetically pleasing specimen

The name rutile comes from the Latin word "rutilus"

Red Jasper Bracelet what is known as modern-dayStone: Red Jasper Bead: Round 8mm Average Length: 7 in. Red Jasper has had a strong place in many cultures over the years. Ancient Egyptians linked it to the fertility of Mother Isis while Native Americans believed it was the blood of Mother Earth. The word jasper is derived from the Greek word "iaspi", meaning spotting stone. Jasper is classified as quartz that contains up to 20% inclusions or foreign materials. The red of this mineral is caused by