Jasper

Jasper is a cryptocrystalline form of quartz known as jasper, an opaque to translucent variety of chalcedony. It forms as nodules or botryoidal masses in sedimentary and volcanic rocks, and its color patterns arise from iron oxides and other mineral impurities. Jasper has been used in jewelry, carvings, and decorative objects since ancient times. It is not a single homogeneous mineral but a broad category encompassing many colored chalcedony varieties.

Jasper is also a place name. There are towns and communities named Jasper in North America, including Jasper, Alberta, near Jasper National Park, as well as several smaller communities in the United States and Canada.

Jasper is a masculine given name in English-speaking countries. It is often linked to the medieval given name Caspar (Gaspar), associated in the traditional account of the biblical Magi, and to the gemstone itself. The name is also used as a surname in various cultures.

Jasper also refers to a technology company that offers AI-powered writing and content creation tools. Jasper AI provides platforms for marketing copy, long-form content, and social media, utilizing large language models to assist with drafting and editing.