{"product_id":"apple-valley-jasper-endcut-hematite-flowers","title":"Apple Valley Jasper Endcut - Hematite Flowers with Druzy and Golden Plume Clouds","description":"\u003cp\u003eApple Valley Jasper Endcut – \u003cem\u003eHematite Flowers with Druzy Sparkle\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Plume Clouds Against-Grain Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stunning Apple Valley Jasper shows what this material can produce when \u003cstrong\u003ecut against the grain\u003c\/strong\u003e. It carries \u003cem\u003eneat hematite flowers\u003c\/em\u003e with bright red, lots of \u003cem\u003edruzy sparkle\u003c\/em\u003e, and some golden plume clouds. This is an \u003cstrong\u003eendcut\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecut on one side and unpolished\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Apple Valley Jasper (Stromatolite Fossil)\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 100mm x 66mm x 17mm (Inches - 3.9\" x 2.6\" x 0.7\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 162 grams (5.7 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Super Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Sahara Desert, Morocco\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Unpolished endcut, cut on one side\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCutting \u003cem\u003eagainst the grain\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the \u003cem\u003ehematite flower\u003c\/em\u003e structures alongside \u003cstrong\u003edruzy sparkle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003egolden plume cloud\u003c\/strong\u003e patterns make this an unusually layered Apple Valley specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Display piece\u003cbr\u003e• Cabochon trimming\u003cbr\u003e• Apple Valley pattern collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46052383686890,"sku":"R1077","price":46.53,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R1077-apple-valley-jasper-endcut-hematite-flowers-2.jpg?v=1779926596","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/en-ca\/products\/apple-valley-jasper-endcut-hematite-flowers","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}