Wyoming Fossil Stromatolite Slab – Flowing Coffee-Like Pattern – Old Stock Green River Formation
This stunning slab of old stock Wyoming fossil stromatolite showcases beautiful flowing coffee-like pattern from ancient bacterial colonies. This piece is nice and solid and should make exceptional cabochons combining paleontological significance with lapidary quality from the famous Green River Formation.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Wyoming Fossil Stromatolite
• Dimensions: 113mm x 89mm x 6mm (Inches - 4.4" x 3.5" x 0.2")
• Weight: 110 grams (3.88 oz)
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Origin: Green River Formation near Wamsutter, Wyoming, USA
• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project
Wyoming Fossil Stromatolite is a remarkable fossil material from the Green River Formation in Wyoming. This ancient stone preserves colonizing bacteria, often of the species Chlorellopsis coloniata, which captured unique layers of geological history during formation. Over millions of years, this bacterial colony fossilized into lapidary-grade jasper, creating a stunning stone that combines paleontological significance with workability. The material is known for its solid composition and ability to produce exceptional cabochons. Each piece represents a tangible connection to ancient microbial life, making Wyoming Fossil Stromatolite both a functional lapidary material and a fascinating piece of Earth's history.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The flowing coffee-like pattern from ancient bacteria creates unique visual appeal. As old stock Green River Formation material, this represents Eocene epoch history in solid, cabbable form.
PERFECT FOR
• Quality cabochon cutting
• Fossil stromatolite collections
• Green River specimens
PHOTO NOTE: All photos are taken wet to show polish potential. The last photo is taken dry to show any natural imperfections or surface features, so please review it before purchasing.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
