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Fossil Turritella (Gastropod) Pendant - Sterling Silver
This is a beautiful, pendant made from polished, agatized gastropod (snail) fossils from Wyoming. The setting on this pendant is sterling silver.
These fossils are Eocene in age or approximately 45-50 million years old. While they are typically referred to as Turritella, these ones are technically of the species Elimia tenera. Elimia is a genus of freshwater snail while Turritella lived in salt water.
These fossils are Eocene in age or approximately 45-50 million years old. While they are typically referred to as Turritella, these ones are technically of the species Elimia tenera. Elimia is a genus of freshwater snail while Turritella lived in salt water.
SPECIES
Elimia tenera
AGE
LOCATION
Near Fort Bridger, WY
FORMATION
Bridger Formation
SIZE
Pendant 1.3" Tall
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#38114
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