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FO702c
This is a nice Orthoceras Stand up. It has five Orthoceras fossils exposed
from the matrix and polished to show the detail and beauty of each fossil.
They range in length from 5 1/2" to over 8" long. The standup itself
measures over 9 3/4" tall x over 3 5/8" and weighs nearly 4 pounds. It makes an
excellent display item or wonderful unique gift!.
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Orthoceras was a marine cephalopod, this particular species was straight
shelled and they thrived some 400+ million years ago in the Paleozoic era.
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$24.00 |
FO701c
Here is a very nice, complete Geisonoceras fossil. It measures 5
3/4" x over 4 3/4" x 1 1/8" and is highly polished all over. It
has intricate detailed suture lines and a good color blend of Blackish Brown,
Gray and White. There are fracture lines and some fill areas near
the center but still very nice example and a definite keeper for the fossil collector.
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Geisonoceras
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$12.00 |
FO703c
This is an unique Fossil Fish Knightia specimen. It originates from
the Eocene age from the Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming. This
specimen has a very nice detailed fish that measures almost 2 5/8" from head to tail. The Limestone
matrix measures 7" x 5 7/8" x 1/4". This fossil fish lived some 50 million
years ago. They 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 Tertiery
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 Fish
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$28.00 |
FO712b
This is very nice larger fossilized Coral specimen from Indonesia.
This unique specimen measures approximately 6 7/8" x 6 1/4" x over 3 1/4"
thick and weighs over 4 lbs. This very interesting
fossil shows great detail as shown in pictures linked below. A must
have for the fossil collector or an excellent gift for someone!
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Fossil Coral
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$40.00 |
FO708c
This is fossilized Lobster from Gunn Point, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
It was formed after the area was catastrophically buried by an intense cyclone,
with Mangrove trees in Calcium rich mud. This particular specimen, although
not complete is well preserved and measures 3 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 1". It
would make a great addition to any fossil collection.
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Lobster
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$25.00 |
FO705c
This is a very nice Fossil Fish Knightia from the Eocene Age from the
Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming. This fossil fish specimen
is in a tan colored limestone matrix measuring 9 1/8" x over 6
3/4" x
over
1/4".
The fossil itself measures over 5" from head to tail. This fossil
fish lived some 50 million years ago.
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 Tertiery
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.
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Fossil Fish
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$12.00 |
FO709b
Here are set of three Sand Shark Teeth. The teeth measure approximately
1 1/2" to 2 1/8". Each tooth has good detail and natural appearance.
These teeth would make a great gift for the fossil collector or a super educational
tool for any teacher, scout leader or science center. Similar to like
item. You will receive a set of three (3) teeth of our choosing.
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Sand Shark Teeth
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$18.00 |
FO710b
This is a nice Shark Tooth Fossil in matrix. It is from Morocco.
The specie name is Otodus Obliquus and it is from the Eocene period.
This one measures 2" diagonally and is in matrix 4 1/4" x 3" x 1 7/8".
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Sand Shark Tooth
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$35.00 |
FO700b
This is a different item at the Rock Shed, a larger Geisonoceras and
Orthoceras Fossil Plaque from Morocco. This item has a very nice exposed
Geisonoceras fossil on the left side measuring 2 1/8"in diameter. On the
right side is a beautiful Orthoceras fossil that is 5 3/4" long . Overall, it measures approximately
nearly 7" tall x 6 3/4" x
nearly 2 1/2" thick and has a has a soft Brown background color. The stand
weighs over 1 3/4 lbs. A nice item for any fossil collection.
Orthoceras was a marine cephalopod, this particular species was straight
shelled and they thrived some 400+ million years ago in the Paleozoic era.
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Geisonoceras Stand
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$20.00 |
FO707b
Here is something different for the fossil collector. This is a very
nice set of 3 Orthoceras Fossil Free Forms with several nice polished specimens.
The specimens measure approximately 5" to 6" in length and 1 1/2" to 1
3/4" in width. The fossils have a smooth, polished finish and have not
been chipped out of the matrix like the Orthoceras plaques we sell.
These fossils are from Morocco. They make great decorator pieces as
well as collectible for the fossil collection.
Note:
The fossils 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). You will receive three
(3) fossils.
Orthoceras was a marine cephalopod, this particular species was straight
shelled and they thrived some 400+ million years ago in the Paleozoic era.
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Orthoceras
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$12.00 |
FO704b
Here is something different for the fossil collector. This is a very
nice, above average quality Devonian Colonial Coral specimen. The fossil
measures 2 1/8" x 1 3/4" x nearly 3/4" . The Coral has nice detail and a good appearance.
A very nice addition to your fossil collection.
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Coral
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$25.00 |
FO711c
Here is a fossil Sand Shark tooth in matrix from Morocco. The species name
is Otodus Obliquus and it is from the Eocene period. The tooth measures 2"
diagonally and rests in a matrix that measures 3" x 3 3/4" x 1 1/2".
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Shark Tooth
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$30.00
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FO706c
This is a very nice Fossil Fish Diplomystus from the Eocene Age from the
Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming. This fossil fish specimen
is in a light colored limestone matrix measuring 6 1/8" x over 4 1/4"x 3/8".
The fossil itself measures 4 1/4" from head to tail. This fossil fish
lived some 50 million years ago. 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 Tertiery
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.
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Knightia Fish
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