Only known from a relatively small number of formations worldwide
Like the trees they capture the form of
the crab fossil's color can vary from brown to gold depending on what minerals were present at time of fossilization
silky and lustrous texture of these fibrous Malachite specimens combined with the incredibly rich color make them deservedly popular among collectors
The herring-like fish of the genus Knightia were far and away the most abundant freshwater fish during this era
Fluorite Goethite Only known from a relativelyFluorite is one of the most variable of all crystalline minerals, occurring in shades of blue, green, purple, red and many other colors corresponding to their physical makeup and conditions when the mineral was formed. The name fluorite comes from its use as a flux, or chemical cleaning agent, in iron smelting and other metallurgy. Pure fluorite is clear, but most specimens have vivid color due to various impurities and are often fluorescent. With a