DALMATIAN STONE size Extra Small (5/16 to 5/8") polished stone - 1/2 lb.

DALMATIAN STONE, spotted like the dog but without the barking Like the dog of a similar name, these DALMATIAN STONES from Mexico are a mass of black spots on a beige background.  Although it is often called a jasper, it is not a true jasper but a feldspar quartz. They are sorted and polished.  SIZE:  Medium, approximately 3/4" to 1".  (18-25mm).  Some stones will be larger.  Why?  See the section below on sorting. WEIGHT:  Each package weighs 1/2 pound. ORIGIN:  Mexico PICTURE:  The picture is typical of the size and quality of stones in the lot.  One photo shows a typical package of stones from the lot in the size indicated.  One shows the stones in a bag and one shows a larger view of the lot from which the stones were taken Dalmatian Stone is known as a stone for increasing patience, balance and cooperation.    Notes on SortingThe stones are sorted by a series of vibrating screens which separate the stones into sizes.  The screens allow stones of a certain width to p