• Gypsum, Variety Selenite (AG7)

    Notes specific to this specimen: Very complex large modified rhomboid crystal pattern with mirror-clean faces. Nice clear crystal selenite with no inclusions. The very edges of some of the crystals show some wear but this only accents the beauty of the overall piece.

     

    Size: 6″ x 4″ X 1″

     

    NAME: Gypsum, variety Selenite
    AGE: Triassic Period, 240 million years
    UNIT: Moenkopi Formation
    SITE: Mohave County, Arizona
    DATE: 2019

     

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

  • Iron Stromatolites (ME10)

    Notes specific to this specimen: Nice longitudinal colonies from the classic location of the old Mary Ellen Mine in Biwabik, Minnesota, the type locality for the Biwabik Iron Formation. The mine shut down over 50 years ago. We find these specimens in the old discard piles that surround the old pit. *This specimen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Origin

     

    SIZE: 5.5″ x 6″ x 3/8″

     

    Name: Collenia undosa
    Unit: Biwabik Iron Formation
    Site: Biwabik Iron Range, Minnesota
    Date: Mid 1990s

     

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

  • Iron Stromatolites (ME11)

    Notes specific to this specimen: Beautiful deep red agatization in these cross-cut colonies attest to the classic origin of this specimen as being from the old Mary Ellen Mine in Biwabik, Minnesota, the type locality for the Biwabik Iron Formation. The mine shut down over 50 years ago. We find these specimens in the old discard piles that surround the old pit. *This specimen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Origin.

     

    SIZE: 4″ x 4″ x 1/8 – 3/8″

     

    Name: Collenia undosa
    Unit: Biwabik Iron Formation
    Site: Biwabik Iron Range, Minnesota
    Date: Mid 1990s

     

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

  • Iron Stromatolites (ME2)

    Notes specific to this specimen: Beautiful deep red agatization in these colonies attest to the classic origin of this specimen as being from the old Mary Ellen Mine in Biwabik, Minnesota, the type locality for the Biwabik Iron Formation. The mine shut down over 50 years ago. Notice the off-set angle of the growth pattern in this piece. This is attributed to constant water currents in the area where these colonies were growing. *This specimen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Origin

     

    SIZE: 4″ x 7″ x .3″

     

    Name: Collenia undosa
    Unit: Biwabik Iron Formation
    Site: Biwabik Iron Range, Minnesota
    Date: Mid 1990s

     

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

  • Iron Stromatolites (ME3)

    Notes specific to this specimen: Rare white colonies with dark banded growth rings. Some have branchings. Specimen found in 1990s at the old Mary Ellen Mine in Biwabik, Minnesota, the type locality for the Biwabik Iron Formation. Notice the silvery spots of concentrated iron between the colonies.

     

    SIZE: 3″ x 5″ x .3″

     

    Name: Collenia undosa
    Unit: Biwabik Iron Formation
    Site: Biwabik Iron Range, Minnesota
    Date: Mid 1990s

     

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

  • Iron Stromatolites (ME4)

    Notes specific to this specimen: Rare white colonies with dark banded growth rings. Some have branchings. Specimen found in 1990s at the old Mary Ellen Mine in Biwabik, Minnesota, the type locality for the Biwabik Iron Formation. Notice the silvery spots of concentrated iron between the colonies.

     

    SIZE: 5″ x 7″ x .3″

     

    Name: Collenia undosa
    Unit: Biwabik Iron Formation
    Site: Biwabik Iron Range, Minnesota
    Date: Mid 1990s

     

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

  • Iron Stromatolites (ME5)

    Notes specific to this specimen: Beautiful deep red agatization in these colonies attest to the classic origin of this specimen as being from the old Mary Ellen Mine in Biwabik, Minnesota, the type locality for the Biwabik Iron Formation. Notice the off-set angle of the growth pattern in this piece. This is attributed to constant water currents in the area where these colonies were growing.

     

    SIZE: 4″ x 8″ x .3″

     

    Name: Collenia undosa
    Unit: Biwabik Iron Formation
    Site: Biwabik Iron Range, Minnesota
    Date: Mid 1990s

     

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

  • Kona Dolomite (KONA10)

    Notes specific to this specimen: This is an excellent sliced section showing multiple stromatolite colonies with distinct layers (laminae). The clear layering is unusual for this slightly metamorphosed material. It has a smooth back and a flat bottom so it stands up nicely.

     

    SIZE: 6″ x 3″ x 1″
    NAME: Collenia kona
    AGE: Paleoproterozoic Era 2.3 billion years
    UNIT: Kona Formation
    SITE: Kona Hills, Michigan
    DATE: 2023

     

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

  • Kona Dolomite (KONA21)

    Notes specific to this specimen: Some Kona Dolomite we have carved into various shapes to accentuate the colors and patterns. Classic pyramid shape with nice deep red iron oxide coloration. Polished all the way around – on all sides and base.

     

    SIZE: 2.75″

     

    NAME: Collenia kona
    AGE: Paleoproterozoic Era 2.3 billion years
    UNIT: Kona Formation
    SITE: Kona Hills, Michigan
    DATE: 2025
    BY: Jon Kramer & Julie Martinez

     

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

  • Kona Dolomite (KONA22)

    Notes specific to this specimen: Some Kona Dolomite we have carved into various shapes to accentuate the colors and patterns. Classic pyramid shape with nice deep red iron oxide coloration. Polished all the way around – on all sides and base.

     

    SIZE: 2.75″

     

    NAME: Collenia kona
    AGE: Paleoproterozoic Era 2.3 billion years
    UNIT: Kona Formation
    SITE: Kona Hills, Michigan
    DATE: 2025
    BY: Jon Kramer & Julie Martinez

     

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

  • Kona Dolomite (KONA23)

    Notes specific to this specimen: Some Kona Dolomite we have carved into various shapes to accentuate the colors and patterns. This is a traditional Zuni pueblo fetish bear shape with nice banding showing the stromatolite layering. Polished on both sides, with a flat base so it stands up easily.

     

    SIZE: 3.5″

     

    NAME: Collenia kona
    AGE: Paleoproterozoic Era 2.3 billion years
    UNIT: Kona Formation
    SITE: Kona Hills, Michigan
    DATE: 2025
    BY: Jon Kramer & Julie Martinez

     

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

  • Kona Dolomite (KONA24)

    Notes specific to this specimen: Some Kona Dolomite we have carved into various shapes to accentuate the colors and patterns. This is a traditional Zuni pueblo fetish bear shape with nice banding showing the stromatolite layering. Polished on both sides, with a flat base so it stands up easily.

     

    SIZE: 4″

     

    NAME: Collenia kona
    AGE: Paleoproterozoic Era 2.3 billion years
    UNIT: Kona Formation
    SITE: Kona Hills, Michigan
    DATE: 2025
    BY: Jon Kramer & Julie Martinez

     

    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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