Apple Valley Jasper cut and proven rough showing great stromatolite pattern with high-end pattern and hematite flowers on the lower half, with a red jasper cap on the upper half. From the Sahara Desert, Morocco. This piece is nice and dense with plenty of room for multiple slabs and should cut nice all the way through.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Apple Valley Jasper
• Dimensions: 126mm x 101mm x 88mm (Inches - 5.0" x 4.0" x 3.5")
• Weight: 1968 grams (4 lbs 5.4 oz)
• Rarity: Super Rare
• Origin: Sahara Desert, Morocco
• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished
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. Each layer represents a geological event, with mineral content determining colors and patterns. This stromatolite jasper commonly shows bright reds with distinct banding and can feature hematite flowers that create eye-catching cabochons.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The two-zone composition - stromatolite below, red jasper above - lets you produce pattern variety from a single cutter. The hematite flowers are a hallmark Apple Valley Jasper feature.
PERFECT FOR
• Slab production
• Cabochon cutting
• Stromatolite fossil collectors
PHOTO NOTE: All photos are taken wet to show polish potential. The last photo is taken dry to show any natural imperfections or surface features, so please review it before purchasing.
Rough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
