jasper

(E)=precious stone,=jaspi(Provanz)=iaspis(L/Gk)=yashma(Russian),=yashm(Pers.)=yaznequi(N)=want to depart/separate,=yaz/yazque=yauh/oya(N)=ni-iaya/on-niaca(N)=Niagra(Amerind falls)=n-iaz(N)= i am going. alternate limestone/granite strata of Niagra cause its retreat as lime crumbles.