{"product_id":"blue-coral-jasper-slice-4","title":"Blue Coral Jasper Slice #4","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Coral Jasper Slice - over 20 million years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e349gm - 19.5cm x 13.5cm x 1.2cm\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLUE CORAL JASPER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone of Calm Communication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ GEMSTONE INFORMATION ✦\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPOSITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossilised coral, typically with the original skeleton replaced or filled by silica (chalcedony\/jasper) and calcite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOHS HARDNESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 to 6 (varies with the degree of silica replacement)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSPARENCY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque to translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUSTRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waxy to matte, taking a soft sheen when polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft periwinkle to grey-blue, with white or cream zones and darker blue-grey centres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCATIONS FOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indonesia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms when an ancient coral colony is buried in sediment and its skeleton is slowly replaced by mineral-rich waters, preserving the fine structure of the coral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ DID YOU KNOW? ★\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach starburst in a polished slice marks where a tiny coral polyp once lived. The fine lines radiating outward are the walls it built around itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue coral (\u003cem\u003eHeliopora coerulea\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the few reef-building corals with a naturally blue skeleton. Its colour is attributed to iron-bearing compounds in the skeleton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES ■\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes calm, clear and honest communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociated with the Throat Chakra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelieved to encourage emotional flow and release of tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaid to bring a sense of peace, patience and connection to the ocean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used for reflection and meditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetaphysical properties listed above are drawn from widely published crystal healing literature. These claims have not been scientifically verified and are not intended to be used for medical treatment, advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"crystalsanctuary.com.au","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67997227941922,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/2094\/3650\/files\/Blue_Coral_Jasper_Slice_Fossil.jpg?v=1791446344","url":"https:\/\/crystalsanctuary.com.au\/products\/blue-coral-jasper-slice-4","provider":"Crystal Sanctuary Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}