Spokane River Dalmatian Hornblende Cabochon — The Spokane Dalmatian
This one came out of the Spokane River — a local pull, not a road trip find. The hornblende crystals in this piece are larger and more defined than typical dalmatian stone, giving it a bolder, more graphic spot pattern. Under direct light the crystals catch and scatter light in a way that makes the whole stone come alive.
Hand-cut and polished in the Spokane Valley shop. The spots are completely natural hornblende — no dye, no treatment, no enhancement.
The Stone
Type: Dalmatian Stone with Hornblende Crystals
Origin: Spokane River, Washington
Shape: Freeform Cabochon
Finish: High Polish
Color: Cream with Bold Black Hornblende Spots
Mohs: 6–7
One of a Kind: Yes
Ready to Wear
Drilled and ready for your setting of choice. See our bail and cord options →
— Bob & Janyce, Rockhound Studio, Spokane Valley WA
Origin: Spokane River
Age: Precambrian Era
Character Marks: ["Dark grey/black matrix, natural reflective mineral flash"]
Rescued By: Bob and Janyce
Field Notes & Provenance +
Railroad discovery with Rufus. This ancient lake bed siltstone survived the Great Missoula Flood and carries millions of years of geological history.
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