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Solenopora jurassica (Beetroot Stone)
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SP1749 |
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As can be seen from the images, you can see why this is referred to as "Beetroot Stone". These ancient Stromatolites are structures formed in shallow water by organisms called "cyanobacteria". This specimen has been cut and polished to reveal the beautiful structure within the stone. A classic stromatolite! |
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Jurassic, Bathonian, |
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Size of polished slice 90mm x 55mm |
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Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK |
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£ 37.50
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Craterospongia concentrica (Classic sponge)
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SP1738 |
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This wonderful example of a 175 million year old sponge was discovered in 1982 in Horn Park quarry. These large sponges are very rare to obtain thesedays. The quarry was closed around 1989 and all collecting prohibited. This sponge resided in the late professor GORDON WALKDEN collection. Fossils Direct is a premium collectors website. |
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Jurassic,inferior Oolite, Murchisonae Zone |
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Size of Sponge 215mm x 210mm x 20mm |
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Horn Park, Beaminster, Dorset, UK |
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£ 57.50
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Myophorella incurva (Classic Bivalve)
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SP1730 |
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This classic internal mould of a Myophorella bivalve shell was discovered in 1971 and resided in the late professor GORDON WALKDEN collection ever since. The detail throughout is fantastic and it has all the usual characteristics for this shell which is approximately 150 million years old. A lovely drawer fossil for the collector. Fossils Direct is a premium collectors website. |
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Jurassic, Portlandian, Portland Beds |
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Size of specimen 65mm x 50mm x 28mm |
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Perryfield Quarry, Portland, Dorset, UK |
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£ 24.50
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Nemocardium superbum (Tremlett 1950)
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SP1729 |
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This uncommon bivalve shell lies on a piece of hard fossiliferous sandstone. It was discovered in 1989. The detail and colouration on the shell surface is magnificent. One for the serious collector of Bracklesham fossil bivalves. This fossil resided in the late professor GORDON WALKDEN collection. Fossils Direct is a premium collectors website. |
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Eocene, Lutetian, Bracklesham Beds |
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Size of Shell 27mm x 25mm |
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Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, UK |
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£ 18.95
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