Here's a stunning slab of Apple Valley Jasper showing great wavy stromatolite patterns with Hematite flowers. The colony pattern in this is really stunning and should make nice cabochons. When it's dry and you move it around, you can see quartz crystals sparkling in bright light. This fossil stromatolite from the Sahara represents billions of years of geological history.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Apple Valley Jasper
• Dimensions: 98mm x 94mm x 6mm (Inches - 3.9" x 3.7" x 0.2")
• Weight: 89 grams (3.14 oz)
• Origin: Sahara Desert, Morocco
• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project
Apple Valley Jasper comes from the same Sahara Desert location as Apple Valley Agate but is actually a fossil stromatolite, making it a fascinating specimen for fossil collectors. Stromatolites formed from cyanobacteria colonies trapped in sediment layers and are among Earth's earliest known fossils, dating back billions of years.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
This piece features distinctive wavy stromatolite patterns with beautiful Hematite flowers creating eye-catching displays. The quartz crystal sparkle visible when dry adds another dimension to this super rare material.
PERFECT FOR
• Unique cabochon cutting
• Fossil collectors
• Museum-quality displays
PHOTO NOTE: All photos wet to show polish potential, except last photo (dry) to examine natural flaws. Colors may vary on monitors.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
