Dalmatian jasper, better known as Dalmatian stone, is typically found and mined in Chihuahua, Mexico. The distinctive gemstone was named “Dalmatian” due to its likeness of the “fire engine” dog.
Mineral Information | Silicate, chalcedony, quartz group |
Chemical Composition | SiO2 |
Color | White with brown and black spots |
Hardness | 6-1/2 to 7 (Mohs) |
Specific Gravity | 2.58 – 2.91 |
Refractive Index | 1.54 (Approximately) |