Poppy Jasper

What is Poppy Jasper?
Poppy Jasper is a famous type of jasper with rare orbicular  red and yellow dots of "poppy flowers". It is a brecciated jasper, meaning it probably came from sun-dried and oxidized iron-rich clay. The cracks in the jasper were filled in by other substances, giving it its rare look.


Jasper is from the quartz group. It is a microcrystalline type of quartz that can contain up to 20% foreign material. These foreign materials are what determine the color and appearance of the stone.

Because of the differences in foreign materials, jasper is rarely uniform in color, it is usually multi-colored, striped, and/or spotted, as seen in the picture to the right. Jasper is a relatively hard stone, and runs between 6.5 and 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Where is Poppy Jasper found?
The most famous kind of Poppy Jasper, Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper, is found in the area of Morgan Hill, California, USA. Other popular jaspers are found in:

• Germany
• India
• Russia
• Pakistan
• France
• USA

The Mystic Jasper
Jaspers of all kinds have long been connected magical powers in just about every culture known to man. Jasper was used in Ancient European times as a "rain bringer" and it is an interesting and little known fact that the word for jasper in some American Indian cultures also meant, "Rain Bringer".

Also, Poppy Jasper was thought to be a kind of energizer, waking up areas of the body that appear to be sleeping. It is believed to encourage a deep connection with the life of the Earth. It inspires a positive, joyful attitude and gives the motivation and energy to take creative action. Jasper was also thought to drive away evil spirits and protect against snake and spider bites.