Crystal Clam

Notes specific to this specimen: Two excellent full clams trapped in matrix. Both are recrystallized calcite replaced with clear zones evident. NOTE: These clams do not have any of the honey calcite crystals. But they sure are very cool!

SIZE: 10″x 5″x 4″

Name / Species: Mercenaria permagna
Age: Pleistocene 2 Million Years
Unit: Nashua Formation
Site: Okeechobee County, Florida
Collected: 2023
Collected by: Jon Kramer

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

Notes specific to this specimen: Exceptional museum grade specimen.  Classic full size clam loaded with juicy calcite crystals. No repairs, no touch up, no enhancements – just pure crystal joy.  Full clam in matrix.  Sits upright.

SIZE: 5″x 3″x 3″

Name / Species: Mercenaria permagna
Age: Pleistocene 2 - 4 Million Years
Unit: Nashua Formation
Site: Okeechobee County, Florida
Collected: 2026
Collected by: Jon Kramer

Documentation: This authentic fossil specimen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Origin.

Notes specific to this specimen: A complete clam with druzy honey calcite crystals exposed on the front and a recrystallized shell on back. A very unique specimen.

SIZE: 4″x 3″x 2″

Name / Species: Mercenaria permagna
Age: Pleistocene 2 Million Years
Unit: Nashua Formation
Site: Okeechobee County, Florida
Collected: 2023
Collected by:

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

Notes specific to this specimen: Great honey calcite crystals replacing the clam shell trapped in matrix. This piece has a sawn flat bottom so it stands up nicely on its own. Nice display specimen

SIZE: 8″x 5″x 5″

Name / Species: Mercenaria permagna
Age: Pleistocene 2 Million Years
Unit: Nashua Formation
Site: Okeechobee County, Florida
Collected: 2023
Collected by:

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

Notes specific to this specimen: Great honey calcite crystals replacing multiple clam shells trapped in matrix. This piece has a sawn flat bottom so it stands up nicely on its own

SIZE: 7″x 4″x 5″

Name / Species: Mercenaria permagna
Age: Pleistocene 2 Million Years
Unit: Nashua Formation
Site: Okeechobee County, Florida
Collected:
Collected by:

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

Notes specific to this specimen: Great honey calcite crystals replacing one clam shell trapped in matrix. Some excellent radial calcite crystals are on this piece as well.

SIZE: 7″x 5″x 7″

Name / Species: Mercenaria permagna
Age: Pleistocene 2 Million Years
Unit: Nashua Formation
Site: Okeechobee County, Florida
Collected: 2023
Collected by:

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

Notes specific to this specimen: At our Rucks Pit site we sometimes come across fossil welks (conchs).  On rare occasions they may be crystalized.  This one has been cut in half to show the great crystal-lined hollow section inside.  Rare find.

SIZE: 5″

Name / Species: Mercenaria permagna
Age: Pleistocene 2 Million Years
Unit: Nashua Formation
Site: Okeechobee County, Florida
Collected:
Collected by:

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