Take a look at these cut and polished specimens of the earliest know macrofossils in the fossil record. Please bear in mind that these are very difficult to photograph, and that there may be some light shadowing present in the photo's.
Last Modified 01/14/2010
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Name: Stromatolite - Conophyton sp.Geologic Age: PreCambrianStratigraphic Detail: Kona DolomiteLocation: Marquette County, MichiganDescription: Fossil Stromatolites are colonies of Algae that are the earliest known living organisms in the fossil record. These specimens have been cut and polished to bring out the exquisite beauty that they posess. These are VERY LARGE specimens that display perfectly. Their colors are just phenomenal, and 100% natural! This specimen measures approx. 2 3/4" x 5" Photo's don't show the TRUE beauty!
MIStromatolite3 Price $25.00