2 3/4 LB BEAUTIFUL STROMATOLITE SLICE # 2 offering mjwy

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Oh geeze, he had another! Watchers Bid away! Unpolished amazing slice of Chlorellopsis coloniata Reis, an eocene stromatolite. Will polish. Has minor fractures and imperfections. Also has oolites and ostracodes-fresh water shrimp shells well preserved between the fastastic laminations. 2 pounds 9 ounces. Measures: 10" x 6 3/4" x 1/2". Exceptional slice for display. Unpolished beauty. Lake Gosiute, Ft. Laclede bed, Laney member, Bridger A-B of Green River eocene. 50 myo. Ins. and delivery confirmation is required on all of my auctions. Priority flat rate box shipping. PAYPAL ONLY, WOULD COMBINE SHIP WITH OTHER SLICE FOR SAME SHIPPING AMOUNT. Read my about me page for further policies. Paypal only. This eocene stromatolite is named Chlorellopsis colonia Reis. It comes in a number of phases that were related to the depth of the freshwater that they grew in. Layers of mucus and silt are what formed the laminations that stromatolites are known for. This one is from Ft. Laclede bed, Laney member of Green River Eocene, 50 myo. Has oolites and ostracodes in between the columns upon close inspection. These are a marvel of preservation. For further info. look up Bradly 1964,Bradly 1929, or Surdam 73-99. They are the experts on GR Eocene stromatolites. The fascinating story of ancient freshwater Lake Gosiute of SW Wyoming's Eocene is larger read more

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