{"product_id":"michigan-puddingstone-red-jasper-rock-specimen","title":"Michigan Puddingstone Rock Specimen Red Jasper Quartzite Great Lakes Display Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Michigan puddingstone rock specimen has prominent dark red jasper, black chert, translucent quartz, and other colorful clasts embedded in a light quartzite matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts substantial weight, rough natural surface, and strong color contrast make it an interesting display piece for a geology collection, bookshelf, office, classroom, or Michigan themed home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"  Vintage Memorabilia\"\u003eNatural puddingstone rock specimen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRock Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasper conglomerate commonly called Michigan or Great Lakes puddingstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartzite matrix with visible red jasper, black chert, translucent quartz, and additional mineral clasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light cream and pale greenish gray with dark red, burgundy, black, gray, white, and translucent inclusions\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\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collecting location not confirmed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural history, Michigan geology, and organic shelf decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpolished surface, rounded irregular form, visible multicolor clasts, and substantial weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 inches tall by 5 inches long by 3 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 pounds 2 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe specimen is solid and substantial with strong natural color variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark red jasper and additional contrasting mineral clasts are visible across several sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe irregular rounded form offers more than one attractive display angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rock remains unpolished, leaving its natural surface and geological character intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe specimen has natural pits, rough areas, small cavities, surface irregularities, and uneven edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose grains or tiny surface particles may be present because the rock is unpolished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe exact collecting location and geological provenance are not confirmed.\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\u003ePuddingstone is a jasper conglomerate known for colorful rounded pebbles set into a contrasting quartzite matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen suits a Michigan rock collector, geology classroom, Great Lakes display, or buyer who simply likes natural color and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scattered burgundy jasper, black chert, and translucent quartz make every side a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is still a rock, but it\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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