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Dalmatian Stone
Dalmatian Stone

Dalmatian Stone

Dalmatian Stone

A species of Aplite

Dalmatian Stone got its tradename from its resemblance to the coat of the famous Dalmatian dog breed. The stone is usually white and spotted black, but it's often artificially dyed for commercial purposes. This way, dalmatian Stone can feature numerous bright colors and make inexpensive beads and tumbled stones. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as Dalmatian Jasper because of its Jasper-like spots.

Hardness
Hardness:

6

Density
Density:

2.58 - 2.91 g/cm³

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General Info About Dalmatian Stone

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Physical Properties of Dalmatian Stone

Texture
Phaneritic
Colors
Cream, gray, tan with black spots, sometimes dyed red, blue, yellow, green, purple
Magnetism
Potentially Magnetic
Grain Size
Coarse grained
Streak
White, Yellow, Brown, Red
Hardness
6 , Hard
Density
2.58 - 2.91 g/cm³, Normal Weight
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Chemical Properties of Dalmatian Stone

Formula
SiO2

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Rarity
Easy to obtain
Collection Recommendation
3.9 out of 5
Popularity
3.9
Aesthetic
4.2
Rarity
3.6
Sci-Cultural Value
3.8

The Market Price of Dalmatian Stone

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Size is a decisive factor affecting the price of dalmatian Stone. The price of a tumbled stone about 2.5 cm across is usually $1-$4/piece.

Rough/Tumbled Price

Smaller Than Hand (0-1.5in)
$1 - $15
Close Hand (1.5-3in)
$15 - $40
Equal To Hand (3-6in)
$35 - $100
Bigger Than Hand (>6in)
$100

How to Care for Dalmatian Stone?

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Durability
Nondurable
Scratch resistance
Poor

Toughness of Dalmatian Stone

Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Dalmatian Stone earns a good toughness rating thanks to its compact, granular internal structure, rendering it resilient against breakage during daily use.

Stability of Dalmatian Stone

Sensitive
Stable
Dalmatian Stone's susceptibility to heat, staining, and chemical exposure makes it sensitive for daily use where such conditions might occur frequently.
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Characteristics of Dalmatian Stone

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Cultural Significance of Dalmatian Stone

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Healing Properties of Dalmatian Stone

Dalmatian Stone is reportedly linked to child-like emotions and has been described as a playful stone, bringing the bearer a sense of fortitude and ability to overcome feelings of being overwhelmed. Many people believe this stone can aid anti-smoking attempts as well as deter nightmares and bad dreams. Allegedly, it can even aid and calm excitable pets.
Chakras
Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus

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