Dendraster Gibbsii - Fossilized Sand Dollar - SOLD 1.134" morrisonformation eventually fossilizing into unique patterns

eventually fossilizing into unique patterns within the wood

This specimen is a 133-gram fragment of a leaded glass shield window installed in the T Plant (221-T) Plutonium Recovery Building

The first fish had begun to evolve and make their homes among the colorful coral reefs of the sea

At the end of the Eocene

This specimen is a piece of insulation blanket that was part of Endeavour’s Thermal Control System

Dendraster Gibbsii - Fossilized Sand Dollar - SOLD 1.134" morrisonformation eventually fossilizing into unique patternsFossilized at the bottom of the sea floor over 5,000,000 years ago, this Dendraster is a window into the ocean's past. The body plan of the animal has been preserved in beautiful detail, with their intricate skeletons still clearly visible. This particular fossil is a 1. 134" Dendraster gibbsii from the San Joaquin Valley deposit. The petroleum in this region provides a unique, natural stain to the item.