Large Dalmatian Stone also known as Dalmatian Jasper.
Dalmatian Jasper is a trade name which came about because of the stone's spotted appearance. Ironically, most of the world's supply comes from the state of Chihuahua in Mexico.
Trade names are widely used to popularise certain minerals, but they can often be misleading about the material's chemical composition.
Tests carried out on Dalmatian Jasper revealed it's an alkali feldspar granite. The correct name for this material is Perthite, after the city of Perth (Ontario, Canada) which is close to where it was discovered.
Although often reported to be tourmaline, the distinctive spots are arfvedsonite. This rare mineral was named after the Swedish chemist Johan August Arfwedson, who discovered it.
We offer a wide variety of delivery services with Royal Mail within the United Kingdom.
Enjoy free UK postage on orders over £80. Please note that if goods eligible for free postage are returned, the refund issued will be minus the original postage cost.
We post worldwide and offer several shipping options.
If shopping from within the EU, please read this short article before proceeding with your order.
Jade
