Dalmatian Jasper Dinosaur

Description

Our Dalmatian jasper dinosaur is a delight! This carving is a mini, measuring about 1.00″ long. The lovely pattern packs a punch. Add this little dino friend to your living space!

A Bit About Dalmatian Jasper

Did you know that Dalmatian Jasper is also known as Dalmatian stone? Here’s a quote from mindat.org:

“A trade name for a peralkaline rock (microgranite, aplite or rhyolite) consisting of dark spots (arfvedsonite) on a light (mostly feldspar) background. The material is often incorrectly termed as a “jasper” and the black spots are frequently misidentified as tourmaline.” (https://www.mindat.org/min-52766.html)

Peralkaline rock is a type of igneous rock that has a lower silica content and higher alkaline content compared to other types of igneous rocks. This composition results in unique mineral assemblages and characteristics, such as the presence of rare minerals like eudialyte and aegirine. Peralkaline rocks are typically found in rift zones and intraplate settings.

Arfvedsonite, a lovely mineral species, is what makes up Dalmatian jasper’s black spots. We hope to bring you some authentic arfvedsonite in the near future (other mineral are often confused for it). If you would like to learn more about arfvedsonite, click this link.

This Dalmatian jasper dinosaur is a WYSIWYG.

For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.

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Please Note:

1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.