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Natrolite - Hammerunterwiesenthal, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Truncated octahedral crystals of pure gold.
Natural Aragonite, Blue Green Aragonite, Aragonite Specimen, Azurite With Aragonite Mineral Aragonite From Pakistan Weight : 146 Gram Size : 96*81*16 mm Treatment : Natural Origin : Pakistan SG6-30
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In Kansas, not only do the prairies meet the skies— beneath its surface also lies a treasure trove of rocks and minerals. While our state may not be the first
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A group of paleontologists say the tiny freckles found on a rock could hold they key to understanding the origins of plant life on earth.
Topaz Dassu, Braldu Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
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Footage shows Aaron Smith, 22, open a 'golden cannonball' to reveal a rare palm-sized spiral-shaped cleviceras fossil after he spotted it on Sandsend beach in Yorkshire.
\The opal is the National Gemstone of Australia. Australia currently produces approximately 95 per cent of the world's precious opal an...
Polishing your fossils is not only a way of presenting a fossil so that it's visually appealing, with all details easily visible. It's also a way to safeguard those same details. By removing surfaces on the fossil face that could easily chip away, you create a smoothed surface that lasts longer and is easier ...
It is with no small embarrassment that I must confess to having completely forgotten to write up a new weird wonder last week. I've been distracted by an ongoing kitchen renovation from hell, and it wasn't until Saturday that I realized that Wednesday had come and gone already. To make up for it, this week I bring you one of the coolest animals to swim the ancient seas - the fearsome eurypterid! Mixopterus Eurypterids, commonly known as 'sea scorpions,' are chelicerates - the same arthropod subphylum to which arachnids and pycnogonids, as well as xiphosurids (horseshoe crabs) belong. The earliest eurypterids are from the Late Ordovician period and the group died out during the Permo-Triassic mass extinction approximately 250 million years ago. Eurypterids were aquatic predators that hunted in warm, shallow water. The earliest eurypterids inhabited strictly marine environment, but later, probably during the Late Carboniferous period they made a transition to fresh water. Some may have been able to crawl out of the water for short periods of time. They had 6 legs, with the last pair commonly modified as large swimming paddles, and there are fossil trackways that are believed to have been made by Mixopterus (shown above-left), so they were able to walk as well as swim. Eurypterids used their frontal appendages for grasping prey, but many species have stylet or blade-like telsons (tail segments) and it has been speculated that some species may have used them to inject venom into prey, like their terrestrial descendents, scorpions, though there is no direct evidence to support this. Most eurypterids were relatively small in size, but some grew to a metre or more in length, and the largest species, Jaekelopterus rhenaniae, from Germany, is 2.5 metres long (over 8 feet), making it the largest arthropod ever to have lived. Eurypterid fossils are extremely rare, and they are always an exciting and scientifically important discovery. It was the rumor of fossil eurypterids that sent a group of us from the Manitoba museum to prospect a locality in central Manitoba in the fall of 2004. An artist had been collecting slabs of flat dolomite from this location and brought one into the museum that was elaborately painted on one side and had a beautiful fossil eurypterid on the other. I remember spending five days on the site without finding so much as a single fossil, until about an hour before we were about to head back to Winnipeg when some fossilized arthropod parts were found. This was a providential find, since we had pretty much written the site off. As it turned out, this site, which we now know was a tropical lagoon, is now one of the world's few Late Ordovician lagerstatten (soft-bodied fossil localities) and many of the fossils we have found have been of tremendous importance, and we've been working the site every field season since. In fact I'm getting ready to return next month for my 7th consecutive field season. We've now found so many eurypterid fossils from this site that they've become almost boring, which is what one calls an 'embarrassment of riches.' Above is one of the fossil eurypterids from Manitoba. Note the abdominal segments and especially, the well-preserved appendage at the top right. Below, is an incredibly well-preserved disarticulated appendage.
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25 cm Ammonite fossils disc, home decoration, fossil coaster model 1, fossil speciment 25 cm * 0.8 cm
Natrolite - Hammerunterwiesenthal, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
DESCRIPTION MEANING SHIPPING Coprolite Fossil may be the most interesting and funny mineral you've laid your eyes (and nose) upon. The bumpy logs of ancient dinosaur turds have become fossilized into orange and brown specimens. They are the perfect gift for science lovers, historians, and even crystal healers. Looking for a hilarious gag gift? Look no further- dinosaur dung for the win. Positive Affirmation: "I leave a legend on earth" Intentions: Grounding Crystals Chakra Healing: Root Chakra COPROLITE ORIGIN STORY You must admit, Coprolite is pretty hilarious. When I first saw it, I was hesitant... do I really want to add this to Satin Crystal's collections? I took a chance on a turd and discovered that others found it to be an interesting mineral as well. Not only is Coprolite a powerful tool for healing and a unique collectible fossil, but it also reminds me not to take myself too seriously. It lightens up the mood. This Coprolite has been excavated from Madagascar and dates back eons ago to the dino ages. I investigate and check each one for authenticity- yes I even sniff it sometimes. Don't worry, the smell wore off millions of years ago. Have fun. -Lisa Satin Each stone will differ in shape, patterns, colors, and inclusions. FOSSIL MEANING Fossils help you ditch old and outdated thinking so that you can advance with modern times. Stay relevant. Grab a hold of your favorite Fossils through your times of transitions, transformations, and personal growth. This historic treasure opens a window into Time when you use it for past life healing work. Fossils of both plants and animals are all effective on your lower chakras. YOU MATCH THIS STONE IF... -You have an interest in earth, science, geology, history, or paleontology -You do or want to do past life regressions -You are looking for a grounding crystal Want more? Shop the Raw Collection. SHIPPING & RETURNS If you live in the USA, we offer Free Standard shipping. Want it faster? Shipping upgrades are available at checkout for your convenience. International shipping is available to most countries. See our Shipping Policy. You are protected by our 30-day return period. See our Return Policy. TOP 3 REASONS TO SHOP AT SATIN CRYSTALS 1. You get beauty, quality, and authenticity with Satin Crystals. Sheila, Lisa, and Ann pick each stone to meet high standards. 2. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. If something's not right, please contact us so we can resolve your issue fuss-free. 3. You are given friendly personalized service. We are a boutique, not a big box corporation. HAVE QUESTIONS? You may post any questions, comments, or stories about this product in the box below. You may also reach us via the Contact page. Thank you for your positive energy at Satin Crystals! Disclaimer: Crystal healing information is for fun and entertainment only. It is not a replacement for medical treatments.
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Have you ever dreamed of traveling back in time? The ongoing paleontological dig at Ashfall Fossil Beds is the next best thing
