Red jasper is a powerful stone of protection that is used in rituals to repel evil spirits and often placed prominently in homes to keep out negative energies. When used for reiki and balancing the chakras, red jasper helps to ground one's personal energy. The stone is sometimes used for astral projection and is thought to increase feelings of compassion and nurturing and to bolster one's resolve in times of conflict. Our Red Jasper Gemstones are hand selected to give you the finest assortment of these natural gems available. The natural stones are tumbled and sold by weight with roughly 46 to 54 healing crystals in one pound. The stones range in size from 3/8 inch by 1/2 inch to 7/8 inch by 1-1/4 inches. 1/4 lb. package.