Apple Valley Jasper Slab - Jasperized Shells - Sahara Stromatolite
Apple Valley Jasper Slab – Jasperized shell features – Sahara stromatolite fossil This remarkable Apple Valley Jasper slab showcases what appears to be jasperized shells along the bottom, better known as devils toenails. This stromatolite fossil from the Sahara Desert features the characteristic patterns that make this material so fascinating to collectors. The ancient bacterial colonies preserved in this stone date back billions of years, making each piece a window into Earth's earliest life forms. SPECIFICATIONS • Material: Natural Apple Valley Jasper (Stromatolite) • Dimensions: 110mm x 92mm x 7mm (Inches - 4.3" x 3.6" x 0.3") • Weight: 131 grams (4.62 oz) • 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, making it a fascinating specimen for fossil collectors. Stromatolites formed from cyanobacteria colonies trapped in se