Apple Valley Jasper Endcut – Hematite Flowers with Druzy Sparkle – Golden Plume Clouds Against-Grain Cut
This stunning Apple Valley Jasper shows what this material can produce when cut against the grain. It carries neat hematite flowers with bright red, lots of druzy sparkle, and some golden plume clouds. This is an endcut, cut on one side and unpolished.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Apple Valley Jasper (Stromatolite Fossil)
• Dimensions: 100mm x 66mm x 17mm (Inches - 3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
• Weight: 162 grams (5.7 oz)
• Rarity: Super Rare
• Origin: Sahara Desert, Morocco
• Condition: Unpolished endcut, cut on one side
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. This stromatolite jasper commonly shows bright reds with distinct banding and can feature hematite flowers. This material has limited future availability, as imports to the United States are expected to cease.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
Cutting against the grain reveals the hematite flower structures alongside druzy sparkle. The golden plume cloud patterns make this an unusually layered Apple Valley specimen.
PERFECT FOR
• Display piece
• Cabochon trimming
• Apple Valley pattern 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.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
