On eBay Now...Giant 51-lb Rough Turritella Agate, Wyoming Fossil Beds, Ideal for Lapidary For Sale
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Giant 51-lb Rough Turritella Agate, Wyoming Fossil Beds, Ideal for Lapidary:
$329.00
This listing is for a very large, raw chunk of turritella agate with a myriad of snail fossils throughout, weighing 51 lbs.Measurements: 19.5" x 11.5" x 5"
Turritella agate, a fossil-rich chalcedony, known for its snail fossils entombed inside, generally has a brown & black semi-transparent quality, especially when polished, while the snail fossils, white in color, create a sharp contrast. As such, turritella is ideal for slabbing, cabochons, polishing - virtually any type of lapidary work. This large, rough turritella piece is fromthe Green River formation in Wyoming & dates back approximately 45-60 million years ago (Eocene era).
Interesting factoid: Turritella agate is a misnomer in that the discoverer thought the snail fossils were from the Turritella genus, however, the snail fossils are from the freshwater variety, Elimia tenera, which is a member of the Pleuroceridae family.
Weight: 51 lbs.
Width: 11.5"
Height: 19.5"Depth: 4.5 - 5"
The last 6 pictures show this piece wet to highlight color & detail.
Please note that this piece is rough / raw. It is ideal for cutting, slabs, lapidary work - or, if you’re like me, you prefer displaying naturally rough specimens.
Ships via UPS Ground.
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