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Aesthetic Hollardops Trilobite Cluster - Foum Zguid, Morocco
This is a beautiful cluster of three chocolate brown Hollardops trilobites quarried near Foum Zguid, Morocco. There is one prone specimen which is 1.9" long and two partially enrolled specimens nicely presented on the limestone matrix. The preparation work is pretty nice with the genal spines prepared completely free of the rock and good eye facet preservation. There is a bit of weathering to the shell on all three specimens. The only restoration is a few surface touchups of a few airscribe dings on one trilobite.
About Kambaba Jasper
Kambaba jasper—also known in the trade as “crocodile jasper”—is a striking, green-and-black ornamental stone originating from the west-central Bongolava region of Madagascar. Despite the name, it isn’t a true jasper at all, but a rhyolitic volcanic rock that formed from ancient silica-rich lava flows. Its signature appearance comes from swirling green groundmass punctuated by dark, orbicular structures composed of fine amphibole needle aggregates. These orbs can resemble reptilian or amphibian eyes, which is how the nickname “crocodile jasper” arose.
A long-standing misconception suggests that Kambaba jasper is a stromatolite (a fossilized bacterial mat), but scientific study has shown this is incorrect—its textures are igneous rather than biological in origin. Even so, its bold patterning, deep green coloration, and polishable surface have made it a popular decorative material for carvings, spheres, palm stones, and jewelry. When finished, it displays a dramatic, almost ancient look that highlights the unique geological processes that shaped Madagascar’s volcanic landscapes.
Kambaba jasper—also known in the trade as “crocodile jasper”—is a striking, green-and-black ornamental stone originating from the west-central Bongolava region of Madagascar. Despite the name, it isn’t a true jasper at all, but a rhyolitic volcanic rock that formed from ancient silica-rich lava flows. Its signature appearance comes from swirling green groundmass punctuated by dark, orbicular structures composed of fine amphibole needle aggregates. These orbs can resemble reptilian or amphibian eyes, which is how the nickname “crocodile jasper” arose.
A long-standing misconception suggests that Kambaba jasper is a stromatolite (a fossilized bacterial mat), but scientific study has shown this is incorrect—its textures are igneous rather than biological in origin. Even so, its bold patterning, deep green coloration, and polishable surface have made it a popular decorative material for carvings, spheres, palm stones, and jewelry. When finished, it displays a dramatic, almost ancient look that highlights the unique geological processes that shaped Madagascar’s volcanic landscapes.
SPECIES
Hollardops
AGE
LOCATION
Foum Zguid, Morocco
FORMATION
Timrhanrhart Formation
SIZE
Largest 1.9" long
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#72885
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