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FO100b This is a Fossil Collection
Kit with 12 different specimens. They include, Gastropod, 2 kinds of trilobites,
Crinoid stem, Pelecypod, Brachiopod, horn Coral, shark teeth, Ammonite, petrified
wood, dinosaur bone and fossil Algae. Each of these items comes with
its own detailed write up. A great gift for kids or to add to your own collection.
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Fossil Collection Kit
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$45.00
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FO116b
Here is a large, above average quality, colorful Ammonite set. Each
piece measures nearly 4 3/4" x 4" x over 1/2" in
thickness and has a nice polish on both sides.
The set has a highly detailed interior with some smaller crystallized cavities.
This beautiful fossil is from Madagascar.
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Ammonites are extinct members
of the cephalopod group of mollusks. Only a limited number of species have
survived to the present day which includes the squid and the chambered nautilus.
Ammonites had a multi-chambered shell, and added more chambers as it grew,
always living in the outer chamber. They lived in the Cretaceous
period some 63 to 130 million years ago.
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Ammonite
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$20.00
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FO109c This
is a neat find!! Here is a nice quality fossilized Sand Dollar from
Madagascar. It measures 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 3/4" and has been nicely polished
on the top surface to bring out the detail allowing for a great display.
Note: The fossil we
send will be similar to the picture since the ones we have in stock
are all very near the same size and each looks very similar to the picture
(all have good detail and are nice).
This species of Sand Dollar is "Clypeasteroida" They are very beautiful
specimens and have nice detail. They are from Majanga, Madagascar and
lived in the Jurassic period some 146 to 200 million years ago.
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Sand Dollar
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$32.00
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FO112c
This is a Fossil Fish Knightia from the Eocene Age from the Green River
Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming. This fossil fish specimen is in
Limestone matrix measuring over 5 3/4" x 3 5/8"x 5/16". The fossil
itself measures 4 3/4" from head to tail.
This fossil fish lived some 50 million years ago. These fish are found in
a light colored Limestone.
In southwest
Wyoming (and parts of Colorado and Utah) in the Green River Formation are
found some of the world's most outstanding specimens of fossil fish.
The Green River system was composed of three lakes: Lake Ulinta, Lake
Gosiute and Fossil Lake. These Eocene Lakes lay in a series of
intermountain basins formed by geological events that uplifted the Rocky
Mountains during the early Tertiary time.
The Climate was much different from the
desert-like climate of this area today. Both the fauna (crocodiles,
alligators, boa constrictors and some subtropical fish families) and the
flora (such as large palm trees) indicate a climate much like that found
along the Gulf Coast today. Large amounts of ash found in the sediments
indicate that volcanoes were particularly active at this time.
The fossils found in the
Green River Formation are between 40-60 Million years old and are in
excellent preservation. The most common fish found in the formation is
the Knightia, a herring-like fish. They are found singularly or in large
groupings. These groupings are referred to as "Mortality Layers" and are
believed to have been caused by extensive ash fall-out after volcanic
eruptions. Some of the other species of fish found in the Green River
Formation are: Phareodus, a carnivorous fish often found up to 2 feet in
length and having many sharp teeth. Mioplosus, a true perch, and
Priscacara, a sunfish-like fish with stout dorsal and anal spines. There
are also turtles, stingrays, crocodiles and alligator gar-fish.
The fossils of the Green River Formation
- each one unique - are some of nature's finest art. They are highly valued
by collectors the world over. |
Knightia
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$25.00
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FO105c This is a unique fossilized
Trilobite from Morocco. This particular specimen measures
1 1/8" x over 3/4" on matrix that is nearly 4" x 2 3/8" x
nearly 3/4" including the Trilobite. This interesting fossil has great detail of the
trilobite
throughout. A must have for the fossil collector or an excellent
gift for someone!
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Trilobite
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$45.00
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FO114b
This is a very nice, above average quality Turritella Fossil from Morocco.
It measures over 5 1/4 " x 2 1/4" and sits on a natural matrix that measures
6 1/4" x nearly 4 1/4" x 2" including the Turritella. A great addition to any fossil collection.
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Turritella is a fossilized sea snail that lived millions of years ago.
This fossil specimen has good detail and is just unique, no other way to describe
it. This would make a great gift for the hard to buy for person or something
to add to your fossil collection.
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Turritella
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$24.00 |
FO101b
Here are many very nice, above average quality, Orthoceras fossil specimens
cut into a large free form plaque. The plaque measures nearly 9 1/2"
x over 6 1/2 " x
1 5/8".
The fossils on the front face have been chipped out of the matrix and polished
to reveal very good detail and unique characteristics. |
Orthoceras
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$20.00
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FO111b
Here is something different for the fossil collector. This is a very
nice, above average quality Petoskey stone specimen from Madagascar.
The fossil measures nearly 2 3/4" x 2 1/4" x over 1 5/8" and is
nicely polished. The
fossilized coral has
nice detail and a good appearance. A very nice addition to your fossil
collection.
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Petoskey stones are composed of fossilized coral, Hexagonaria
percarintata, deposited in the Devonian period, some 350 million years
ago. Most notable among the many places worldwide Petoskey stones are found
is in the Gravel Point Formation of the Traverse Group in
the northwestern portion of Michigan's lower peninsula. Similar fossilized
coral stones are found in other world-wide locations including Madagascar.
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Petoskey Stone
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$300.00
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FO104b
Here is something really cool and different for the Fossil collector. This is a
beautiful
fossilized Ammonite from Western South Dakota. The Ammonite is loose
or separate from the matrix and measures
over 7 3/4" x 6" x 1 3/4". The matrix is actually a
portion of a huge Ammonite and the various chambers are very visible. Together in the matrix,
the specimen measure approximately 9 1/2" x 9"x 3 3/4" and weighs nearly 8 1/2
pounds. This outstanding piece makes an excellent display item!
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Ammonites are extinct members of the cephalopod group of mollusks. Only
a limited number of species have survived to the present day which includes
the squid and the chambered nautilus. Ammonites had a multi-chambered shell,
and added more chambers as it grew, always living in the outer chamber.
They lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to 130 million years ago. |
South Dakota Ammonite
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$50.00
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FO115b
Here is something different for the Fossil collector. This is a nice
fossilized end of Coprolite, also known as "Dino Dung". It measures
6 1/2" x 4" x 2 1/2" and has been polished on the front face. This specimen
has a nice blend of color and a good design that resembles Petrified Wood.
Take it home with you today.
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Coprolite
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$26.00
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FO102b This
is a new and different item at the Rock Shed; a Turritella Agate slab
cut from material from south central Wyoming. The plate is a soft
Grayish Brown color and has many, many nice fossils scattered throughout. This
specimen measures approximately 8" x 4 1/4" x 1 1/4" and has a nice
polish on one side. It was cut and polished here at the Rock Shed's
own Lapidary department. A nice item for any
fossil collection.
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Turritella Agate is composed of silicified fossil shells in various
matrix composed of soft sandstone to a dense chalcedony. Some of the
Turritella are actually shells of the freshwater gastropod, Elimia tenera.
These fossils are considered to be from the Eocene Epoch to the Cretaceous period
in age.
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Turritella Agate
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$50.00 |
FO110b
Here is something different from the Fossil department at the Rock Shed.
This is a very good, high quality large Trilobite fossil in
matrix. This interesting fossil actually shows great detail of the
trilobite throughout. The specimen measures nearly 7 5/8" x 5"and
rests is matrix measuring 9 3/4" x over 7 1/2" x almost 1 3/8". The fossil
has a natural, rough-like texture with no polish. Close observation
may reveal some detail areas have been professionally prepared but it
doesn't detract from the display of this awesome fossil.
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