2.35" Carved Alkali-Feldspar (Red Flower Granite) Egg - Colorado

About Red Flower Granite

Red Flower Granite is an eye-catching decorative stone known for its bold, naturally occurring “flower-like” patterns that appear as vibrant red or burgundy bursts set against contrasting backgrounds of gray, black, or cream. These striking rosette shapes are created by clusters of feldspar crystals—typically potassium-rich feldspar (orthoclase or microcline)—that crystallized within the molten rock as it slowly cooled deep within the Earth’s crust. The result is a dramatic, speckled texture that resembles scattered blooms frozen in stone.

Geologically, red flower granite is a true igneous granite composed primarily of feldspar, quartz, and mica. Its high quartz content provides durability and a brilliant polish, while the iron-bearing feldspar contributes the rich red coloration that makes the material so distinctive. The “flower” effect forms as large feldspar phenocrysts grow within a finer-grained matrix, creating a natural pattern that varies from piece to piece.

This stone is commonly quarried in China and parts of India, where it is valued for both its beauty and its strength. Red Flower Granite is widely used for countertops, architectural accents, polished freeforms, spheres, and decorative objects—any application where bold color and intricate natural patterning are desired. Each piece is unique, showcasing its own arrangement of red crystal “petals,” making it a favorite material for collectors, sculptors, and designers looking for a striking, geological statement.

Feldspars are a group of rock-forming tectosilicate minerals. They are the most common minerals on Earth, making up nearly 60% of the crust.