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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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$18.00 |
FO303c
Here is a very nice, complete medium sized Geisonoceras fossil. It measures
over 4" x 3" x 1 3/8" and is fully polished except the end as shown. It has intricate detailed
suture lines and a good color blend of Gray and White. A definite keeper
for the fossil collector.
Another photo.
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Geisonoceras
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$250.00 |
FO306b
Here is a large, very good quality Fossil Diplomystus and Knightia Fish
from the Eocene Age from the Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming.
This specimen measures 16 1/4" x 13 1/4" on the outside of the matrix and
is 1/4" thick. The larger Diplomystus fossil fish in middle measures
7" from head to tail. The smaller Knightia fish range from 2 1/2"
to 4". These fossil fish lived some 50 million years ago and are found in
a light colored Limestone. This fossil is mounted on a board and
ready to hang on the wall for a great decoration and conversations piece.
Another photo.
Another photo.
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 natures finest art. They are highly valued
by collectors the world over.
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Fossil Fish
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$14.00 |
FO304c
This is a fossilized Trilobite in matrix from Morocco. The specimen measures
nearly 3" x 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" in depth when the top cap is on
the specimen. The Trilobite measures
2 5/8" x 1 3/8" and is attached to matrix. A very cool fossil for
you to enjoy. Another photo.
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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$28.00 |
FO313c
Here is something different for the Fossil collector. This is a nice
piece of fossilized Coprolite, also known as "Dino Dung". It measures
6" x 4" x 1 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.
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Coprolite
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$18.00 |
FO300c This
is a neat find!! Here is a Nice Quality fossilized Sand Dollar from
Madagascar. It measures 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 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.
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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!
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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 Morroco. Another photo.
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Geisonoceras
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$26.00 |
FO314c
Here is a small Pine Cone fossil from the Cretaceous Period of the Hell
Creek Formation. This fossil Pine Cone is from the Metasequoia Tree
also known as Dawn Redwood. This is an extra quality specimen
measuring 7/8" x 7/8" in diameter. It has great pine cone detail and
would make a great addition to a fossil collection.
Another photo.
Another photo.
This Pine Cone fossil is from the Cretaceous Period of the Hell Creek
Formation in western North Dakota The Dawn Redwood is an actual
living fossil, thought to be extinct for at least 5 million years.
The exact species of this tree however was found growing in Japan and
China 60 years ago or more. Some of these trees grew to heights of
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Dawn Redwood
Pine Cone
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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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$50.00 |
FO309b
Here is a very nicely polished one half of a beautiful Ammonite from Madagascar.
This Ammonite has been polished to show the inner beauty. The section
measures nearly 5 3/8" x 4 1/2" x 1/2" 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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