October 13, 2023
8 PCS COQUINA SHELL SPECIMEN - Fossil Coquina 8.35 OZ Total Wt.
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This is eight (8) 2-3" pieces of coquina stone specimen samples found on the grounds of the Mission. They weighs 8.35 ounces total. Coquina is a naturally occurring formation of mollusk shells imbedded in a sand matrix which, over time, has become hardened. Coquina has been used as a building material in Florida for 400 years. Here is your chance to own an ancient piece of history! This particular specimen is Anastasia Formation material from Anastasia Island on the other side of the Bridge of Lions just past the Castillo. The CASTILLO is the largest building in St. Augustine, FL constructed of this same shell and sand material. They measures between 3" wide and 2" tall at their highest points. This is a extremely soft material and a very delicate piece. It will be shipped using extra special care to preserve the integrity of the specimen. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. Thank you for looking! :) * Coquina rock was formed during the Pleistocene Ice Age, approximately from 1.8 million years ago, until approximately 11,550 years ago. **Coquina rock, geologically known as Donak Variabilis, is mainly composed of incompletely consolidated sedimentary rock. It is formed of billions of small clam-like seashell, called Coquina, or cockleshell. Overall composition of most Coquina rock is a mixture of these small
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