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Kona Dolomite Spheres, Wands, Etc.
Named after the Kona Hills south of Marquette County, Michigan where it is found. Kona Dolomite is an ancient
rock in which formations of fossil stromatolite (blue-green algae) occur. The stone is between 2.1 to 2.2 billion years old.
These stromatolite formations are from some of the first life on earth. These fossil formations are found in the lower eras
of the Middle Precambrian Period.
Because of its great age, and due to the many trace minerals present, kona dolomite can be found in a
wide variety of shades including pink, brown, yellow, cream, red and orange with shades of brown, cream, gray and black mottling,
banding and lacing.
Mohs hardness ranges between 3.5 and 4.
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Free-form faceted piece of pink splotchy kona dolomite that resembles granite. Approx. size: 26x22x16 Weight:
14.4 grams
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This free-form piece of pastel pink, banded kona dolomite is accentuated by black lines running throughout. Here
in Michigan this pattern is refered to as "lace." Approx. size: 40x20x15 Weight: 22.5 grams
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Very attractive free-form with warm brown and tan colors and beautiful black and white lace patterns.
Approx. size: 45x25x19 Weight: 33.3 grams
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