JASP
Jasp, n.
Defn: Jasper. [Obs.] Spenser.
JASPACHATE
Jas"pa*chate, n. Etym: [L. iaspachates, Gr. (Min.)
Defn: Agate jasper. [Obs.]
JASPE
Ja`spé", a. [F., p.p. of jasper to mottle. See Jasper.] (Ceramics)
Defn: Having the surface decorated with cloudings and streaks, somewhat as if imitating jasper.
JASPER
Jas"per, n. Etym: [OE. jaspre, jaspe, OF. jaspre, jaspe, F. jaspe, L.
iaspis, Gr. yashp, yashf, Ar.yashb, yasb, yasf, Heb. yashpheh. Cf.
Diaper.] (Min.)
Defn: An opaque, impure variety of quartz, of red, yellow, and other dull colors, breaking with a smooth surface. It admits of a high polish, and is used for vases, seals, snuff boxes, etc. When the colors are in stripes or bands, it is called striped or banded jasper. The Egyptian pebble is a brownish yellow jasper. Jasper opal, a yellow variety of opal resembling jasper. — Jasper ware, a delicate kind of earthenware invented by Josiah Wedgwood. It is usually white, but is capable of receiving color.
JASPERATED
Jas"per*a`ted, a.
Defn: mixed with jasper; containing particles of jasper; as, jasperated agate.