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) |






