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J129 - Agate after Shell $ 150 (=~ CAN$ 206) SOLD Dakhla area, Western Sahara, Morocco thumbnail - 2.6 x 2 x 2 cm Fossil shell that has been replaced by translucent golden agate. These are found on the surface, having weathered out of the surrounding rock formations. There are about 40 different species found at this deposit. Although they could have weathered out of different formations, they are all believed to be Eocene in age. Most are broken pieces and weathered and perfectly preserved examples such as this are uncommon, probably less than 5 percent of what is found. This is the only matrix specimen I've seen.
J130 - Agate after Shell $ 50 (=~ CAN$ 69) SOLD Dakhla area, Western Sahara, Morocco thumbnail - 2 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm Fossil shell that has been replaced by translucent golden agate. These are found on the surface, having weathered out of the surrounding rock formations. There are about 40 different species found at this deposit. Although they could have weathered out of different formations, they are all believed to be Eocene in age. Most are broken pieces and weathered and perfectly preserved examples such as this are uncommon, probably less than 5 percent of what is found.
J136 - Agate after Shell $ 60 (=~ CAN$ 82) SOLD Dakhla area, Western Sahara, Morocco thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.9 cm Fossil shell that has been replaced by translucent golden agate. These are found on the surface, having weathered out of the surrounding rock formations. There are about 40 different species found at this deposit. Although they could have weathered out of different formations, they are all believed to be Eocene in age. Most are broken pieces and weathered and perfectly preserved examples such as this are uncommon, probably less than 5 percent of what is found.
J138 - Agate after Shell $ 60 (=~ CAN$ 82) SOLD Dakhla area, Western Sahara, Morocco miniature - 3.6 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm Fossil shell that has been replaced by translucent golden agate. These are found on the surface, having weathered out of the surrounding rock formations. There are about 40 different species found at this deposit. Although they could have weathered out of different formations, they are all believed to be Eocene in age. Most are broken pieces and weathered and perfectly preserved examples such as this are uncommon, probably less than 5 percent of what is found.
J140 - Agate after Shell $ 120 (=~ CAN$ 165) SOLD Dakhla area, Western Sahara, Morocco thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm Fossil shell that has been replaced by translucent golden agate. These are found on the surface, having weathered out of the surrounding rock formations. There are about 40 different species found at this deposit. Although they could have weathered out of different formations, they are all believed to be Eocene in age. Most are broken pieces and weathered and perfectly preserved examples such as this are uncommon, probably less than 5 percent of what is found. Fine quality example of an uncommonly seen species.
J143 - Agate after Shell $ 200 (=~ CAN$ 274) Dakhla area, Western Sahara, Morocco miniature - 3.2 x 2.9 x 1.2 cm Fossil shell that has been replaced by translucent grey agate. These are found on the surface, having weathered out of the surrounding rock formations. There are about 40 different species found at this deposit. Although they could have weathered out of different formations, they are all believed to be Eocene in age. Most are broken pieces and weathered and perfectly preserved examples such as this are uncommon, probably less than 5 percent of what is found. Fine quality example of a lesser seen species.
J144 - Agate after Shell $ 200 (=~ CAN$ 274) Dakhla area, Western Sahara, Morocco miniature - 3.5 x 3.3 x 1.3 cm Fossil shell that has been replaced by translucent grey agate. These are found on the surface, having weathered out of the surrounding rock formations. There are about 40 different species found at this deposit. Although they could have weathered out of different formations, they are all believed to be Eocene in age. Most are broken pieces and weathered and perfectly preserved examples such as this are uncommon, probably less than 5 percent of what is found. Fine quality example of a lesser seen species.
J146 - Agate after Shell $ 220 (=~ CAN$ 302) Dakhla area, Western Sahara, Morocco small cabinet - 5.4 x 3 x 2.6 cm Fossil shell that has been replaced by translucent golden agate. These are found on the surface, having weathered out of the surrounding rock formations. There are about 40 different species found at this deposit. Although they could have weathered out of different formations, they are all believed to be Eocene in age. Most are broken pieces and weathered and perfectly preserved examples such as this are uncommon, probably less than 5 percent of what is found. Fine quality large specimen. ©2010-2018 Marin Mineral |