Stromatolites - Fossil matrix - 31 cm - 27 cm

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A natural, well-preserved stromatolite specimen from Africa, dating to the Mesozoic, is presented on a black metal base.

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Stromatolites, collected in the 2020s

Stromatolites are organisms that helped purify oxygen, and they are the earliest fossils on Earth, known to date up to now .....

They have very strange shapes like sponges, sea creatures, or mushrooms; there are all shapes and all sizes, and they are somewhat reddish because they were kept away from UV light.

They are found in deserts, in caves, in cliffs, in North Africa, and also in Australia

Fossils for collection.......
Calcite Muse!!

TOP ............one of the most beautiful in my collection

Base object: Custom-made black metal stand //. 31 with base

3. KL.
For the discerning collector!!!!!

Express courier + insured

They are in perfect condition, natural color!!!!

Seller's Story

Established antique dealer, 40 years of experience, former art expert - CNE Paris - several galleries in Paris - Brussels. Specialist in fossils, archaeology - cabinet of curiosities - The objects are sold with a guarantee - authentic .... You have 15 days to return the item if necessary !! Sales from -50 €. courier / MondialRelay / + insured + tracking // the rest by express courier DHL UPS DPD !! international mail Post NL - seller on Catawiki for 10 years !! Thank you
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Stromatolites, collected in the 2020s

Stromatolites are organisms that helped purify oxygen, and they are the earliest fossils on Earth, known to date up to now .....

They have very strange shapes like sponges, sea creatures, or mushrooms; there are all shapes and all sizes, and they are somewhat reddish because they were kept away from UV light.

They are found in deserts, in caves, in cliffs, in North Africa, and also in Australia

Fossils for collection.......
Calcite Muse!!

TOP ............one of the most beautiful in my collection

Base object: Custom-made black metal stand //. 31 with base

3. KL.
For the discerning collector!!!!!

Express courier + insured

They are in perfect condition, natural color!!!!

Seller's Story

Established antique dealer, 40 years of experience, former art expert - CNE Paris - several galleries in Paris - Brussels. Specialist in fossils, archaeology - cabinet of curiosities - The objects are sold with a guarantee - authentic .... You have 15 days to return the item if necessary !! Sales from -50 €. courier / MondialRelay / + insured + tracking // the rest by express courier DHL UPS DPD !! international mail Post NL - seller on Catawiki for 10 years !! Thank you
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Details

Number of objects
1
Specimen
Stromatolites
Country of origin
Africa
Geological period
Mesozoic (251.9 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
2877 kg
Height
31 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
13 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
BelgiumVerified
402
Objects sold
93.55%
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