Apple Valley Jasper Slab - Stromatolites Hematite Hills - Drusy Sparkle
Apple Valley Jasper Slab – Stromatolites with Hematite Hills – Drusy Caverns This one cab slab of Apple Valley Jasper shows great stromatolite pattern with hills of red hematite. This one has multiple drusy caverns that sparkle greatly while turning. This could make a really neat cabochon with natural character. SPECIFICATIONS • Material: Natural Apple Valley Jasper • Dimensions: 64mm x 41mm x 7mm (Inches - 2.5" x 1.6" x 0.3") • Weight: 42 grams (1.48 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, 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, with mineral content deter