4.7" Carved "Salmonite" Zuni Bear

This is a 4.7" long hand-carved zuni bear sculpted from a stone referred to as "salmonite". The carving stands upright on a hard surface and makes an attractive display piece.

What Is Salmonite?

Salmonite is a trade name used for a pink to salmon-colored ornamental stone prized for its warm hues and attractive natural patterns. While the exact composition can vary depending on the source, salmonite typically belongs to the broader family of microcrystalline or fine-grained silicate stones—most commonly associated with feldspar-rich rocks or silica-rich jasper-like materials that develop soft, blended shades of peach, coral, and salmon pink. These colors often form through trace amounts of iron or manganese incorporated during the stone’s formation.