{"product_id":"apple-valley-cut-proven-oolitic-stromatolite","title":"Apple Valley Jasper Cut and Proven - Hematite Flowers with Wavy Stromatolite Oolitic","description":"\u003cp\u003eApple Valley Jasper Cut and Proven – \u003cem\u003eHematite Flowers with Wavy Stromatolite Pattern\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eOolitic Fine-Detail Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003ecut and proven chunk\u003c\/strong\u003e of Apple Valley Jasper shows \u003cem\u003ehematite flowers\u003c\/em\u003e alongside the \u003cem\u003ewavy stromatolite pattern\u003c\/em\u003e this material is known for. The combined color scheme with \u003cstrong\u003eoolitic and fine-detailed structures\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this a particularly distinctive piece. The exterior suggests it should \u003cstrong\u003ecut with fantastic quality through the rest of the block\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: 79mm x 42mm x 89mm (Inches - 3.1\" x 1.7\" x 3.5\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 385 grams (13.6 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Super Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Sahara Desert, Morocco\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Cut and proven, unpolished\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\u003eThe pairing of \u003cem\u003ehematite flowers\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003eoolitic fine detail\u003c\/em\u003e on top of wavy stromatolite layers is a layered, complex Apple Valley look. \u003cstrong\u003eCut and proven\u003c\/strong\u003e means the pattern is \u003cstrong\u003econfirmed\u003c\/strong\u003e for the remaining cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Slab production\u003cbr\u003e• Cabochon cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Stromatolite fossil collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e All photos wet to show polish potential. Colors may vary on monitors.\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":46052383719658,"sku":"R1078","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R1078-apple-valley-cut-proven-oolitic-stromatolite-4.jpg?v=1779926603","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/apple-valley-cut-proven-oolitic-stromatolite","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}