Beautiful Jasper, with light and dark brown markings was referred to as "Egyptian Marble".
Jasper was used by Native American "shamans" to provide protection on their journey to the spirit worlds. Carved into an arrowhead, it is worn to attract luck.
Jasper is stabilizing. It will help to reduce insecurity, fear and guilt. It is a stone that protects against negativity and helps one to be grounded to the stabilizing energy of the Earth. Use this stone for long periods of hospitalization and when your energy feels low.