Dalmatian Jasper from Mexico. This is actually Granite with Tourmaline specs. Makes great polished pieces. This is rough or raw material.
Dalmatian lapidary rough is a visually arresting stone with a base hue ranging from creamy to beige and scattered black or brown spots or speckles that resemble a Dalmatian dog's coat. Usually made up of various minerals like tourmaline, epidote, or even organic stuff that has been fossilized, these speckles stand out strikingly against the light background.
With erratic forms and rough textures that allude to its geological origins, Dalmatian lapidary rough has a rugged, natural appeal in its unpolished, raw state. But when lapidaries skillfully cut and polish it, its entire beauty comes to light. The stone's color and textural play is amplified as the surface turns glossy and smooth.
