Description: SPECIMEN: - ASTEROPHYLLITES EQUISETIFORMIS BRONGNIART LOCATION: MAZON CREEK, ILLINOIS The Mazon Creek fossil beds are a conservation deposit found near Morris, in Grundy County, Illinois. The fossils are preserved in ironstone concretions, formed approximately 309 million years ago in the mid-Pennsylvanian epoch of the Carboniferous period. These concretions frequently preserve both hard and soft tissues of animal and plant materials, as well as many soft-bodied organisms that do not normally fossilize. The quality, quantity and diversity of fossils in the area, known since the mid-nineteenth century, make the Mazon Creek deposit important to paleontologists attempting to reconstruct the paleoecology of the sites. This listing is for a Mazon Creek Fossil, a unique and rare treasure from the past that will make a great addition to any collection. This fossil is a great representation of the natural world and is perfect for those interested in plants, vegetation, fossils, rocks, minerals, and collectibles. It has a fascinating history and is sure to spark conversations among friends and family. This Mazon Creek Fossil is an amazing piece of history that has been preserved over time. It is a wonderful display of nature's beauty and is sure to bring joy to anyone who sees it. Take advantage of this opportunity to own a piece of history today. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF CRYSTALS, MINERALS & FOSSILS - DON'T SEE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR???? JUST ASK, I HAVE THOUSANDS OF SPECIMENS NOT YET LISTED. SEE PHOTOS FOR WHAT YOU WILL BE RECEIVINGPHOTOS TAKEN ON A 1 INCH SCALE BOARD FOR SIZE REFERENCE Payment terms: PAYPAL - eBay No International Shipping - Ships only to lower 48 Continental States - No Shipping to APO / FPO Please ask questions if you need more information and I will be glad to help in any way I can.THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AT MY AUCTION!
Price: 39.1 USD
Location: Grovetown, Georgia
End Time: 2024-02-27T03:34:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.75 USD
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States