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$125.00 |
FO403c
This is an extra large, above average quality
specimen of Petrified Wood Slab from Madagascar. It has been highly
polished on one side and measures 13" x 9"x 1/2". The wood has
a nice blend of Earth tone colors and has a very different, irregular shape
and design.
Petrified Wood is a type of a fossil as it consists of fossil wood where
all the organic materials have been replaced with minerals while retaining
the original structure of the wood. These minerals are most often Silicates
such as Quartz. Other minerals, Manganese, Iron and Copper, in the water
or mud during the petrification process give Petrified Wood a variety of color
ranges: black - Carbon; green/blue - Copper; red/brown/yellow - Iron.
Petrified Wood can preserve the original structure of the wood in all its
detail all the way down to the microscopic level. Structures such as
tree rings and the various tissues are often observed features. Although
Petrified Wood can be found worldwide, it is rather rare in larger quantities
and at times can be difficult to obtain by the average collector.
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Petrified Wood
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$20.00 |
FO407b
Here is something that falls under the most extraordinary category.
This is an Encope Californicus, a species of fossilized Sand Dollar.
It measures 3 1/4" x 3 1/2" x 3/4" and has not been polished. The fossil
has an unique shape and comes complete with is its own sand!
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Sand Dollar
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$75.00 |
FO404b
This is a very nice, high quality Schafite in matrix. This fossil
is from South Dakota. It measures 3" x 2 1/2" in a fossilized matrix
measuring 6 1/2" x 3 3/4" x 5 1/2". The Schafite has a natural, iridescent,
pearl-like finish. Close observation will reveal many partial and
semi-complete fossils throughout the matrix. These fossils make great gifts or work wonderful
as an educational tool for school, scouts or clubs.
Another photo.
Another photo.
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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Schafite
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$12.00 |
FO405b
Here is an interesting fossil menagerie. This is a fossilized Crinoid
in segments resting in matrix. It measures 4" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" with
very good detail. This fossil is from Tennessee. A great starter
fossil for the first time collector. |
Crinoid
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$17.00 |
FO406c This is
a fossilized Clam specimen. It measures 3" x 2 1/8 x 1 1/2" and has
a good polish on both sides. Close observation would reveal a distinctive
opening near the hinges which continues around to the other side. It
has a good color and great detail. Something different for the fossil
collector. |
Clam
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$140.00 |
FO408b
Here is a large, very good quality Fossil Knightia Fish from the Eocene
Age from the Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming. This specimen
measures 13 1/2" x 10" on the outside of the matrix, is 1/2" thick.
The largest fossil Knightia fish measures 3 3/4" from head to tail.
The other two are 3 1/2" in length. These fossil fish lived some 50 million
years ago and are found in a light colored Limestone. There are saw
cuts on the back side of the Limestone where someone apparently considered
cutting the fish separate. This doesn't detract from the display of these
fine fossils but we have reduced the price to reflect the cuts.
Another photo.
Back view.
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Knightia Fossil Fish
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$16.00 |
FO400b
Here is a smaller, above average quality, colorful Ammonite set. Each
piece measures 1 3/8" x nearly 1 3/4" x 3 /8" and has a nice polish on both sides.
The set has a highly detailed interior with some smaller crystallized cavities.
A super fossil!! Another photo.
Click here for more like this.!!!
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 Set
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$68.00 |
FO410b Here
is a fossilized Nautiloid from Madagascar. This particular fossil measures
2 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 1" and has been polished on all sides. The fossil
is complete and has good detail and color. A great educational tool
or very cool keepsake.
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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Nautiloid
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$45.00 |
FO401c This
is a smaller Ammonite fossil resting in a bed of Grey Shale matrix.
The Ammonite measures 2" x 2 1/4" and the matrix measures 4" x 4 1/2" x 1
3/8". Close observation will reveal several smaller and/or partial other
fossils in the matrix. This would make a great gift or exceptional educational
too.
Ammonites lived in the Cretaceous period some 63 to 130 million years
ago. Great for any collection. Each set is a one of a kind and
cannot be duplicated.
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Ammonite
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$75.00 |
FO420c Here
is a high quality Turritella Fossil from Morocco. It measures 5 1/2"
x 2 1/2" and sits on a natural matrix that measures 4" x 4 1/4" x 2 1/4".
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. |
Turritella
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$30.00 |
FO409b Here
is an very interesting Ammonite Fossil from Morocco. The exterior
has been smoothed and polished. The fossil reflects a neat reddish gold
flash in the light. It measures 4 1/4"
x 3 3/8" x 1". This fossil does have fill areas in a
couple areas but they do not detract from the display of this fossil.
However, our price reflects a discount for the flaws.
Another photo.
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. |
Ammonite
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$25.00 |
FO413b Here
is something different for the fossil collector. This is a larger, above
average quality, fossilized Mollusk from South Dakota. It measures 5
1/4" x 3 1/2" x 3 1/4" and has not been polished. The shell has good
detail with suture lines. A very nice fossil.
Another photo.
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Mollusk
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