Banded Iron Formation

  • Banded Iron Formation (BIF1)

    Notes specific to this specimen: A classic specimen from a classic locality.  Red jasper alternating with hematite silver banding. One side polished, the other sawn.

    SIZE: 3″x 5″x 5/8″

     

    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.

  • Banded Iron Formation (BIF12)

    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.

  • Banded Iron Formation (BIF2)

    Notes specific to this specimen: A classic specimen from a classic locality. Red jasper alternating with hematite silver banding. End cut with face polished and natural rough back.

     

    SIZE: 4″x 2″x 2″

    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.

  • Banded Iron Formation (BIF3)

    Notes specific to this specimen: A classic specimen from a classic locality. Red jasper alternating with hematite silver banding. One side polished, with some slight saw marks on narrow end with a lower price as a result Back is sawn face.

     

    SIZE: 2″x 5″x 3/8″

     

    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.

  • Banded Iron Formation (BIF4)

    Notes specific to this specimen: A classic specimen from a classic locality. Red jasper alternating with hematite silver banding. One side polished, the other sawn. Curious red spot inside one of the silver bands.

    SIZE: 2″x 4″x 3/8″

     

    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.

  • Banded Iron Formation (BIF5)

    Notes specific to this specimen: A classic specimen from a classic locality. Red jasper alternating with hematite silver banding. One side polished, the other sawn. Curious red spot inside one of the silver bands.

    SIZE: 2″x 4″x 3/8″

     

    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.

  • Banded Iron Formation (BIF6)

    Notes specific to this specimen: A classic specimen from a classic locality.  Red jasper alternating with hematite silver banding. One side polished, the other sawn.

     

    SIZE: 2.5″x 5″x 3/8″

     

    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.

  • Banded Iron Formation (BIF7)

    Notes specific to this specimen: A classic specimen from a classic locality.  Red jasper alternating with hematite silver banding. One side polished, the other sawn.

     

    SIZE: 2.5″x 4.5″x 3/8″

     

    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.

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