TÁWID™ · Carry Your Story

MADAGASCAR JASPER
SIGLA NG LUPA
(Vitality of the Earth)

INTERNATIONAL
Madagascar jasper refers to varieties of jasper sourced from Madagascar, an island nation geologically rich in quartz and chalcedony deposits. Jasper is an opaque, microcrystalline form of silica (SiO₂), often colored by iron and other mineral inclusions.
According to mineralogical classifications referenced by the , jasper:
*Belongs to the chalcedony family
*Has a Mohs hardness of approximately 6.5–7
*Is known for its earthy patterns and layered coloration
*Has been used historically for seals, tools, beads, and amulets

Across cultures, jasper has long been regarded as a nurturing and stabilizing stone. In many traditions (non-scientific symbolism), it is associated with:
*Grounded energy
*Emotional steadiness
*Joy balanced with responsibility
*Support during times of stress

Its warm, earth-toned patterns evoke soil, sediment, and layered landscapes.

TAWID
In Tawid – Wear the Mountains, Madagascar jasper represents joy rooted in land.
It reflects the quiet happiness found in work well done,
community sustained,
and soil that continues to give.

Madagascar jasper in Tawid honors:
• Positive expression anchored in humility
• Emotional strength shaped by environment
• Vitality that comes from belonging
• Confidence grounded in place

Like mountain terrain shaped by layers of history,
this stone reminds us that stability and joy can coexist.

BLESSING FOR THE WEARER
May your joy be steady, not fleeting.
May your strength rise from where you stand.
May you speak with warmth and act with balance.
May your energy remain grounded,
your spirit uplifted,
and your roots deep.

Wear the Mountains. Carry the Story.