🪨 Apple Valley Jasper Slab – Fossil Stromatolite with Hematite Flower Patterns
This beautiful slab of Apple Valley Jasper showcases well-preserved stromatolite formations alongside striking hematite flower inclusions. Each layered pattern captures the fossilized remains of ancient microbial colonies, preserved in stone for millions of years. With its bold color contrast and flow, this is a highly collectible piece with strong cabbing and display potential.
🔹 Key Features
Material & Origin: Apple Valley Jasper, 100% natural, from the Sahara Desert, Morocco
Dimensions (Inches): ~5″ × 2.8″ × 0.18″
Weight: ~3 oz (approximate)
Unique Characteristics: Fossil stromatolite structure, hematite flower inclusions, strong color flow, great for cabbing or display
(You will receive the exact piece shown in photos.)
🪨 Material Overview, History, and Geology
Apple Valley Jasper is a fossil stromatolite found in the Sahara Desert of Morocco, near the famous Apple Valley Agate locality. Stromatolites are among the earliest known fossils, formed by ancient cyanobacteria that trapped and layered sediment over time. The result is a beautifully banded structure that records the activity of Earth’s earliest life forms.
This material often displays vivid reds, linear banding, and hematite flower inclusions that give each piece a striking organic appearance. It’s both scientifically fascinating and visually captivating—highly valued by lapidary artists and collectors alike.
đź“Ź Additional Notes
Natural Stone: This is a cut, unpolished slab of natural Apple Valley Jasper. Surface pits or minor fractures are natural features that formed during fossilization.
Photos: All photos are taken wet to highlight color and pattern. The final image is taken dry to show surface texture and detail.
💎 Collector’s Highlight
A rare stromatolite jasper slab with fossilized texture and hematite inclusions—offering both geological history and lapidary beauty in one stone.
