Map Stone, like all jaspers, is a nurturing stone. It is known as a supreme protector bringing a protective energy like that of a mama bear. While having a calm, and serene feeling of tender loving. It helps a person be in tune with their natural instincts, remove indecisiveness, and puts their words into action. It is a great stone to have for anyone that loves their isolation and spending time alone as it enhances their ability to reflect and understand existence. Map stone is connected to the energies of Earth, wearing it will connect you to nature, your surroundings, and bring a loving awareness to all sentient beings on Earth. This Mushroom shaped piece of Map Stone Jasper measures 2cm x 1.5cm approx and is suspended from an 18 Inch 925 Silver Chain. Jasper is a traditional birthstone for March as depicted in the ancient Russian, Italian and Hebrew calendars. The word "jasper" is derived from the Greek word "iaspi", literally meaning spotted stone. It is an opaque chalcedony that can be found in a variety of different colours.