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19.8" Polished Domal Stromatolite Section - 1.1 Billion Years Old
This is a beautiful, 19.8" wide polished slab of Mesoproterozoic (~1.1 billion years old) domal stromatolites, collected from the Irregully Formation near Paraburdoo, Western Australia. These stromatolites have yet to be formally identified. One side has been polished to a mirror-like finish.
It comes with a display stand.
It comes with a display stand.
About Stromatolites
Stromatolites are fascinating, ancient rock formations created by the activity of cyanobacteria and other microorganisms. These layered, mound-like structures represent some of the earliest evidence of life on Earth, dating back over 3.5 billion years. Often found in shallow, warm waters, stromatolites form as layers of sediment and minerals are trapped and bound by microbial mats, gradually building up over time into unique, textured shapes.
Visually, stromatolites can range from smooth, rounded forms to intricate, banded structures, with colors that span earthy reds, browns, greens, and grays. Each layer captures a record of environmental conditions at the time of its formation, making stromatolites an invaluable source of information for scientists studying Earth’s early history and the origins of life.
Stromatolites are fascinating, ancient rock formations created by the activity of cyanobacteria and other microorganisms. These layered, mound-like structures represent some of the earliest evidence of life on Earth, dating back over 3.5 billion years. Often found in shallow, warm waters, stromatolites form as layers of sediment and minerals are trapped and bound by microbial mats, gradually building up over time into unique, textured shapes.
Visually, stromatolites can range from smooth, rounded forms to intricate, banded structures, with colors that span earthy reds, browns, greens, and grays. Each layer captures a record of environmental conditions at the time of its formation, making stromatolites an invaluable source of information for scientists studying Earth’s early history and the origins of life.
$750
SPECIES
Unidentified
LOCATION
Near Paraburdoo, Western Australia
FORMATION
Irregully Formation
SIZE
19.8 x 9.4", 0.9" thick
CATEGORY
ITEM
#351980
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