Banded Iron Formation (BIF12)

$545.00

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Notes specific to this specimen: Super nice double face sliced at 90 degrees apart to show the layering from different angles.   Red jasper alternating with hematite silver banding. Two sides with brilliant polishing, the rest is naturally rough.  A classic specimen cut in a very unique way.  From the classic BIF Type Locality of Jasper Knob in Ishpeming, MIchigan.  Nothing else like it!

 

SIZE: 6″x 4″x 3″

 

MINERALS: Jasper & Hematite
AGE: Paleoproterozoic – 2.1 billion years
UNIT: Negaunee Iron Formation
SITE: Ishpeming, Michigan
COLLECTED: 2025
BY: Julie & Jon

 

Documentation: This authentic fossil specimen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Origin. In addition, an attractive and informative display card accompanies the specimen.

SKU: BIF7-1 Category: Tag:

Notes specific to this specimen: Super nice double face sliced at 90 degrees apart to show the layering from different angles.   Red jasper alternating with hematite silver banding. Two sides with brilliant polishing, the rest is naturally rough.  A classic specimen cut in a very unique way.  From the classic BIF Type Locality of Jasper Knob in Ishpeming, MIchigan.  Nothing else like it! 

SIZE: 6″x 4″x 3″

MINERALS: Jasper & Hematite
AGE: Paleoproterozoic – 2.1 billion years
UNIT: Negaunee Iron Formation
SITE: Ishpeming, Michigan
COLLECTED: 2025
BY: Julie & Jon

Documentation: This authentic fossil specimen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Origin. In addition, an attractive and informative display card accompanies the specimen.

Additional information

Weight .5 lbs
Dimensions 2 in
Name / Species

Jasper & Hematite

Age

Paleoproterozoic – 2.1 billion years

Unit

Negaunee Iron Formation

Site

Ishpeming, Michigan

Collected

2025

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Banded Iron Formation (BIF12)

Banded Iron Formation (BIF12)

$545.00