{"product_id":"kernite-crystals-kramer-borate-deposit-kern-county-california-copy","title":"Algae Jasper\/Stromatolitic Jasper– Minnesota","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlgae Jasper\/Stromatolitic Jasper\u003cbr\u003eMinnesota\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 5.7 x 4.3 x 3.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA vintage specimen of Algae Jasper from Minnesota, displaying striking rounded and concentric structures in shades of burgundy-red, cream, gray, brown, and nearly black. The specimen remains mounted on its original display card, labeled “ALGAE JASPER – SILICON DIOXIDE, IRON COLORED – MINNESOTA.”\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Algae jasper” is an older descriptive name used for stromatolitic jasper associated with Minnesota's Precambrian iron formations. These rocks preserve structures produced by ancient microbial communities, traditionally referred to as algae, which formed layered mats and mound-like stromatolites in shallow Precambrian waters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crystalary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47991747936387,"sku":"barrydwr3-2of2-jasper","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/4634\/8931\/files\/IMG_6417.jpg?v=1787717446","url":"https:\/\/www.thecrystalary.com\/products\/kernite-crystals-kramer-borate-deposit-kern-county-california-copy","provider":"The Crystalary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}