Spokane River Dalmatian Hornblende Cabochon — The Spokane Dalmatian
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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
- Dimensions: 19x12x8.5 mm mm
- Surface finish: High Polish
- Origin: Spokane River
Geological details
- Mohs hardness: 6
- Crystal system: Trigonal
- Mineral class: Silicates
- Geological era: Mesozoic
- Rock formation: Sedimentary
- Cleavage: None
- Fracture: Conchoidal
- Luster: Waxy
- Specific gravity: 2.20–2.70
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
From the bench
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