Dyed stones are white and black that are colored blue and sometimes green. Blue Jasper is commonly sold on the market through auction sites and other online bidding platforms. That said, these days, many low-cost varieties are available on the market, including Blue Dalmatian Jasper.
The irregularity of the spots and colors means each individual stone is unique.
While its primary colors are cream and black, the rocks can be found speckled with hints of grey, brown, white, and pale orange. Dalmatian Jasper is a Chalcedony, Quartz, and Silicate group member with a measured hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale.ĭalmatian stones originate from Northern Mexico. This igneous microcrystalline Quartz contains a mixture of other minerals, which produce the speckled dot appearance. Dalmatian stones are predominantly comprised of feldspars, Alkali Amphiboles, Quartz, and lesser amounts of Epidote and Hematite. The dark spots of these cute stones are caused by Tourmaline deposits. These semi-precious stones can be polished to a very high luster and are often used for carvings, cabochons, tumbled stones, beads, and spheres. If you haven’t guessed already, the stone gets its name from the spotted appearance. Dalmation Jasper, which is actually a Dalmatian Stone, also known as Dalmatian, comes from Chihuahua, Mexico.
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