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Agate after Fossil Shells February 15, 2019 · 6 specimens Fossil shells replaced by agate from the western Sahara |
J129 - Agate after Shell 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Fossil shell that has been replaced by translucent golden agate.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 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Fossil shell that has been replaced by translucent golden agate.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 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Fossil shell that has been replaced by translucent golden agate.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 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Fossil shell that has been replaced by translucent golden agate.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 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.
J146 - Agate after Shell $220 available
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.