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Jasper is a naturally occurring, opaque, and often multicolored variety of quartz. It contains silica minerals along with various iron oxides and other trace elements. Shaped by geological processes, jasper exhibits a rich diversity of colors and patterns and has been used throughout history both as ornamental objects and for medicinal purposes. Beyond its significance in mineralogy, formation processes, and global distribution, jasper is also valued for its physical properties and applications

Kula-Salihli UNESCO Global Geopark is a geological and natural area located in the Manisa Province of Türkiye, covering approximately 2,230 km². It holds significance as Türkiye’s first and only UNESCO-designated geopark. The geopark possesses both scientific and touristic value due to its preservation of geological processes and its role as a host to various civilizations throughout history. Kula Geopark is one of Türkiye’s protected areas, characterized by its extensive volcanic structures, ge