{"product_id":"michigan-puddingstone-green-matrix-specimen","title":"Michigan Puddingstone Specimen Green Matrix Red Jasper Quartzite Display Rock","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichigan puddingstone specimen with a green tinted quartzite matrix and visible red jasper and dark stone inclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rough display rock fits Great Lakes collecting, rockhound shelves, natural history decor, or a geology gift with strong color and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puddingstone Rock Specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural geological specimen, age not independently confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartzite conglomerate with red jasper inclusions and dark stone inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenish cream matrix with red, dark brown, black, gray, and pale mineral areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Natural rock specimen, Great Lakes geology, Michigan rockhound display\"\u003eNatural rock specimen, Great Lakes geology, Michigan rockhound display\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rough natural surface, green tinted matrix, red jasper clasts, dark inclusions, heavy display weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inches wide at the widest point and 2 1\/2 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 lb 7 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, solid specimen with good display weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed jasper inclusions and darker stone inclusions are visible from the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenish matrix gives the piece a more unusual look than a plain cream puddingstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural rough surface shows texture clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural surface irregularities, pits, rough edges, embedded grit, and color variation are present throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral identification is based on visual appearance and Pam's notes, not lab testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact origin location is not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo display stand is included unless Pam adds one separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuddingstones are conglomerate rocks, often collected around Michigan and the Great Lakes for their jasper and quartzite contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece suits a Michigan rockhound, geology collector, classroom shelf, or natural history display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green tinted matrix and red inclusions make this one worth noticing among rough puddingstone specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heavy little rock with a lot going on, which is honestly the best kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"about reading vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\"\u003eWhile I do my best\u003c\/a\u003e to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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