{"product_id":"apple-valley-jasper-slab-high-grade-red-gold-oolitic","title":"Apple Valley Jasper Slab - High-Grade Red Gold Waves Oolitic Stromatolite","description":"\u003cp\u003eApple Valley Jasper Slab – \u003cem\u003ebright red and gold waves\u003c\/em\u003e with oolitic spots – \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-grade Sahara stromatolite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-grade\u003c\/strong\u003e slab of Apple Valley Jasper shows off some of the sweet \u003cem\u003ebright red waves\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003egold coloration waves\u003c\/em\u003e too, and some oolitic-like spots. This one has a lot of great \u003cstrong\u003emicro detail\u003c\/strong\u003e and would make excellent cabochons or a stunning display of this \u003cstrong\u003erare stromatolite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Apple Valley Jasper (stromatolite)\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 89mm x 70mm x 7mm (Inches - 3.5\" x 2.8\" x 0.3\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 93 grams (3.28 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Super Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Sahara Desert, Morocco\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple Valley Jasper comes from the same Sahara Desert location as Apple Valley Agate but is actually a fossil stromatolite. Stromatolites formed from cyanobacteria colonies trapped in sediment layers and are among Earth's earliest known fossils. This stromatolite jasper commonly shows bright reds with distinct banding and can feature hematite flowers that create eye-catching cabochons. 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-grade\u003c\/strong\u003e material with bright red and gold waves plus oolitic-like spots and loads of micro detail in an ancient stromatolite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent cabochons\u003cbr\u003e• Fossil display\u003cbr\u003e• Stromatolite 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":46065543151850,"sku":"4070","price":57.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/4070-apple-valley-jasper-slab-high-grade-red-gold-oolit-1.jpg?v=1780962525","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/en-ca\/products\/apple-valley-jasper-slab-high-grade-red-gold-oolitic","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}