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This stunning fern fossil hails from the Carboniferous period, approximately 300 million years ago, and is beautifully preserved in a light volcanic matrix from France.

The delicate fronds of the fern are intricately detailed, showcasing the fine structure of this ancient plant that once thrived in lush, swampy forests during the Carboniferous period. 

Notably, the fossil is completely natural, with no artificial coloring applied, allowing the viewer to appreciate the authentic beauty of this remarkable specimen in its original form.

The light volcanic matrix not only enhances the fossil’s natural beauty but also offers excellent contrast, allowing the fern’s intricate leaves to stand out in sharp detail. 

The fern’s preservation in this matrix is a rare and significant feature, as it highlights the unique conditions that allowed for such an exceptional fossilization process. 

The fine details of the leaf veins and the overall structure of the plant are clearly visible, providing a fascinating glimpse into the flora of an ancient world.

It is important to note that while the fossil itself is fully intact, the specimen was carefully reassembled after a small breakage occurred during extraction. The piece has been professionally glued, ensuring that the fern remains in excellent condition while maintaining its natural, unaltered state.

Fossils of Carboniferous ferns are highly sought after, and this specimen is a superb example of the era's diverse plant life. The fern itself, along with the pristine preservation in the light volcanic matrix, makes this piece a rare and valuable addition to any collection. It offers both an artistic display and an educational insight into the ancient ecosystems that shaped life on Earth.

This exceptional fern fossil is perfect for collectors, paleobotanists, and enthusiasts of ancient plants, providing a stunning visual representation of the Carboniferous period in a beautifully preserved matrix.

8 x 7 cm.

Display included.



Carboniferous (358.9 - 298.9 million years) - France

Rare Carboniferous Fern Fossil – Exquisite Preservation in Light Volcanic Matrix - Fossilised plant

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Fossilised animal

Fossil tooth

Fossil matrix

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Fossil carapace

Fossil fragment

Fossilised plant

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Fossilised shell

Fossil skull

Fossilised egg

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Fossilised claw

Carved mineral

Earrings

Fossil bone

Fossil mortality plate

Necklace with pendant

Fossilised jaw

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Fossil mandible bone

Country of origin

Morocco

Madagascar

Asia

Indonesia

China

Lebanon

Myanmar

Brazil

North America

Africa

Netherlands

Peru

Canada

Turkey

U.S.

Baltic states

Dominican Republic

Material

Silver

Gold-plated

Gender

Women

Unisex

Condition

Natural

Restored

Enhanced

Reassembled

As new - unused

Manipulated

Reconstructed

Composed

Good condition

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Period

Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)

Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)

Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)

Devonian (419.2 - 358.9 million years)

Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)

Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)

Jurassic (201.3 - 145 million years)

Triassic (251.9 - 201.3 million years)

Neogene (23.03 - 2.58 million years)

Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)

Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)

Jurassic, Upper (163.5 - 145 million years)

Jurassic, Middle (174.1 - 163.5 million years)

Triassic, Upper (237 - 201.3 million years)

Devonian, Middle (393.3 - 382.7 million years)

Ordovician (485.4 - 443.8 million years)

Triassic, Middle (247.2 - 237 million years)

Cenozoic (66 - 0 million years)

Triassic, Lower (251.9 - 247.2 million years)

Cambrian, Miaolingian (509 - 497 million years)

Carboniferous (358.9 - 298.9 million years)

Quaternary, Holocene (0.0117 - 0 million years)

Paleogene, Paleocene (66 - 56 million years)

Paleogene, Oligocene (33.9 - 23.03 million years)

Paleogene (66 - 23.03 million years)

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White

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Mineral form

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Medium (17 - 18 cm)

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Clean

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