Apple Valley Jasper Slab – bright red and gold waves with oolitic spots – high-grade Sahara stromatolite
This stunning high-grade slab of Apple Valley Jasper shows off some of the sweet bright red waves with gold coloration waves too, and some oolitic-like spots. This one has a lot of great micro detail and would make excellent cabochons or a stunning display of this rare stromatolite.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Apple Valley Jasper (stromatolite)
• Dimensions: 89mm x 70mm x 7mm (Inches - 3.5" x 2.8" x 0.3")
• Weight: 93 grams (3.28 oz)
• Rarity: Super Rare
• Origin: Sahara Desert, Morocco
• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project
Apple 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.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
High-grade material with bright red and gold waves plus oolitic-like spots and loads of micro detail in an ancient stromatolite.
PERFECT FOR
• Excellent cabochons
• Fossil display
• Stromatolite collectors
PHOTO NOTE: 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.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
