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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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Paraorthograptus pacificus (Exceptionally Rare)
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SP1700 |
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This locality is famous for its fossil starfishes and trilobites, however, on the very rare occasion you might come across a graptolite. This particular specimen is a split pair and is exceptionally rare. The specimen was collected by George Rae in the mid 60's. |
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Ordovician, Ashgillian Series |
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Length of Graptolite 17mm |
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Lady Burn, Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK |
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£ 14.95
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Climacograptus caudatus & Orthograptus sp
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SP1694 |
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Dobs Linn is a classic locality for graptolites and is world famous. This particular specimen was collected in 1968 and are fine examples of these species. A lovely specimen. One for the discerning collector. |
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Ordovician, Caradoc Series, Moffat Shales |
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Size of overall matrix 110mm x 75mm |
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Dobs Linn, Moffat, Dumfries, Scotland, UK |
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£ 24.95
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Kodonophyllum truncatum (Complete Coral)
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SP1686 |
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This well preserved coral has wonderful detail throughout and is three dimensional. The age of this coral is approximately 425 million years old. A really nice and aesthetic addition for the collector. |
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Silurian, Homerian, Wenlock Series |
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Size of Coral 70mm x 34mm |
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Farley Quarry, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, UK |
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£ 18.95
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