Indian Jasper, a variety of opaque chalcedony quartz found in India, is characterised by its diverse and vibrant colour patterns resulting from mineral inclusions, exhibiting a hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale and a smooth, polished texture; metaphysically, it's valued for its grounding, nurturing, and protective qualities, believed to promote emotional balance, healing, and a connection to the Earth, though these metaphysical properties are based on belief rather than scientific evidence.
