Brecciated jasper is a variety of jasper — an opaque, microcrystalline form of quartz (chalcedony) — characterized by angular fragments or clasts of jasper and other siliceous material that have been naturally broken and then re-cemented by silica or hematite, producing a patchwork or mosaic appearance with veins and matrix between pieces. It forms where silica-rich sediments or volcanic rocks are fractured by tectonic activity, hydrothermal processes, or weathering and later healed by silica-rich fluids that bind the broken fragments; iron oxides and other mineral impurities often give brecciated jasper its red, brown, tan, cream, or black colors. Deposits occur worldwide in regions with silica-rich geology, with notable occurrences in parts of Africa, Australia, the United States, Brazil, and Madagascar.

In metaphysical and healing traditions, brecciated jasper is valued as a grounding, stabilizing stone that combines the nurturing, protective energies of jasper with the dynamic, restorative symbolism of broken-and-repaired structure. It is said to encourage strength, endurance, and resilience during times of stress or change, promote mental clarity and focus, and stimulate vitality and circulation. Many practitioners use brecciated jasper for protection, to support emotional healing and integration, and to boost perseverance and practical problem-solving.