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$16.00 |
FO302c
Here is a very nice specimen of South Dakota Baculite. The piece measures
3" x 1 1/2" x 3/4" and has not been polished. This fossil has highly
detailed suture marks and nice color. A great way to begin your fossil
collection. Another photo.
This fossil is a member of the Species Baculites compressus which is
from the Cretaceous Period some 60 million years ago. It is from the Upper
Pierre Shale Formation of Meade County in South Dakota.
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South Dakota Baculite
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$50.00 |
FO303b
Here is a very nice, complete larger sized Geisonoceras fossil. It measures
nearly 7 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 1 1/4" and is fully polished except the bottom as
shown. It has intricate detailed suture lines and a good color blend
of Gray, Brown and White. A definite keeper for the fossil collector.
Another photo.
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Geisonoceras
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$26.00 |
FO306c
Here is a large, very good quality Fossil Diplomystus Fish from the Eocene
Age from the Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming. This specimen
measures 4 3/4"x 4 3/8" on the outside of the matrix and is 3/4" thick. The
fossil itself measures over 3 3/4" from head to tail. These fossil fish lived
some 50 million years ago and 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 natures finest art. They are highly valued
by collectors the world over.
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Fossil Fish
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$12.00 |
FO304c
This is a fossilized Trilobite in matrix from Morocco. The specimen
measures over 3" x 2" x nearly 1 3/8". A very cool fossil for you to
enjoy. Another photo
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Trilobite
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$70.00 |
FO305b
This is a complete fossilized Ammonite from Madagascar. The exterior
has been ground smooth and polished to show the suture lines. The Ammonite
is a pretty brown color with the detailed tan suture lines The specimen measures
4 3/4" x 3 7/8" x 1". An excellent, above average quality item to display
in your collection! 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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Ammonite
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$35.00 |
FO313b
Here is something different for the Fossil collector. This is a nice
piece of fossilized Coprolite, also known as "Dino Dung". It measures
6 1/8" x 5 1/8" x 1/2" and has been polished on the front side. This
specimen has a nice blend of color and a good design that resembles Petrified
Wood. Take it home with you today.
Another photo.
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Coprolite
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$20.00 |
FO300b This
is a neat find!! Here is a Nice Quality fossilized Sand Dollar from
Madagascar. It measures 2 5/8" x 2 1/2" x over 3/4" and has been nicely
polished on the top surface to bring out the detail allowing for a great display.
Another photo.
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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Fossil Sand Dollar
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$40.00 |
FO310b
This is a fossilized Ammonite from the early Jurassic (Lias)
period nearly 200 million years ago. This is species Dactylioceras Commune
from near Whitby in North Yorkshire, England. The specimen measures
3 1/4" across at the widest part in matrix measures 3 3/4" x 3 1/8 " x 1 1/4"
in depth. Another photo.
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Ammonite
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$170.00 |
FO308b This
is a fossilized Ammonite collage from the Jurassic (Mesozoic era) period
about 172 million years ago. This is species Dactylioceras in country
rock from Schlaifhausen, Germany. The specimen has many Ammonites in
various sizes scattered throughout measuring from1/2" to 1 1/2" and the matrix
measures 5 1/2" x 4" x 1 1/8". Very cool!
Another photo.
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Ammonites
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$7.50 |
FO312b Here
is a fossilized Echinoid from Morocco.
The picture at the right is representative of the
Echinoid you will receive. These specimens vary in size from 1 3/4"
to nearly 2 1/4" in diameter and 7/8" to 1 1/8" thick.
Another photo.
You will receive one (1) Echinoid. Unfortunately, we are unable to give
a choice to specimens but we do promise a good selection.
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Echinoid
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$16.00 |
FO311b
Here is a smaller Geisonoceras fossil. It measures 3 3/8" x 2 1/2"
x 1 1/4" and is polished on all sides except the bottom end. It has
intricate detailed suture lines and a good color blend of Black, Gray and
White. Close observation will reveal several external fractures which
are quite common for this type of fossil.. This Geisonoceras fossil
is from Morocco. Another photo.
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Geisonoceras
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$28.00 |
FO314b
Here is a fossilized Nautiloid from Madagascar. This particular fossil
measures 2 3/4" x 1 3/8" x 2 1/4" 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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$100.00 |
FO301b
This is a very nice, high quality Schafite in matrix. This fossil
is from South Dakota. It measures 2 1/4" x 2" in a fossilized matrix
measuring 8 1/2" x 5" x 4". The Schafite has a natural, iridescent,
pearl-like finish. These fossils make great gifts or work wonderful
as an educational tool for school, scouts or clubs. Close observation
will reveal several other partial to semi-complete fossils throughout the
matrix. 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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$85.00
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FO309b
Here is a very nicely polished beautiful Ammonite set from Madagascar.
This Ammonite has been polished to show the inner beauty. The sections
measure nearly 4 7/8" x 4" x 1 1/4" and has a nice polish on the inner sides.
The Ammonite has a deep Brown crystallized center of Calcite and Aragonite.
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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