{"product_id":"apple-valley-jasper-endcut-wavy-stromatolite","title":"Apple Valley Jasper Endcut - Wavy Stromatolite Pattern Sahara","description":"\u003cp\u003eApple Valley Jasper Endcut – \u003cem\u003eWavy Stromatolite Pattern\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eSahara Desert Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003ecut endcut\u003c\/strong\u003e of Apple Valley Jasper shows the \u003cem\u003enice wavy pattern\u003c\/em\u003e that the \u003cem\u003estromatolite layers\u003c\/em\u003e can produce. Apple Valley Jasper is an \u003cstrong\u003eancient cyanobacterial fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e dating back potentially \u003cstrong\u003ebillions of years\u003c\/strong\u003e. A finished endcut ready for display or further cabbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Apple Valley Jasper (Stromatolite Fossil)\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 83mm x 42mm x 16mm (Inches - 3.3\" x 1.7\" x 0.6\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 79 grams (2.8 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Super Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Sahara Desert, Morocco\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Unpolished endcut\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. Each layer in this fossilized material represents a geological event. 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\u003eEach \u003cem\u003ewavy layer\u003c\/em\u003e in this endcut represents \u003cem\u003emillions of years\u003c\/em\u003e of bacterial growth from one of Earth’s oldest fossil records. A \u003cstrong\u003edisplay-ready slab\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003edeep paleontological depth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Display specimen\u003cbr\u003e• Cabochon trimming\u003cbr\u003e• Ancient fossil 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":46045217685738,"sku":"R1067","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R1067-apple-valley-jasper-endcut-wavy-stromatolite-2.jpg?v=1779241388","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/apple-valley-jasper-endcut-wavy-stromatolite","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}