{"product_id":"wyoming-stromatolite-rough-exterior-display","title":"Wyoming Fossil Stromatolite Rough - Striking Exterior Pattern Display Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eWyoming Fossil Stromatolite – \u003cem\u003eStriking Exterior Pattern\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eCut End Display Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis neat \u003cstrong\u003eWyoming Fossil Stromatolite\u003c\/strong\u003e shows \u003cem\u003estriking pattern on the exterior\u003c\/em\u003e, with the \u003cem\u003ecut end\u003c\/em\u003e showing somewhat less dramatic pattern. A \u003cstrong\u003egreat display piece\u003c\/strong\u003e as-is, especially viewed from the \u003cstrong\u003eamazing rough side\u003c\/strong\u003e. Authentic ancient bacterial fossil material from Wyoming’s Green River Formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Wyoming Fossil Stromatolite (Jasperized)\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 118mm x 71mm x 30mm (Inches - 4.6\" x 2.8\" x 1.2\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 279 grams (9.8 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Uncommon\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Cut on one end, unpolished\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWyoming 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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes the \u003cem\u003eexterior tells the better story\u003c\/em\u003e than the cut face - this piece is one of those. A \u003cstrong\u003edisplay specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e connecting modern collections to \u003cstrong\u003eEocene bacterial colonies\u003c\/strong\u003e 56 million years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Display specimen\u003cbr\u003e• Fossil collectors\u003cbr\u003e• Ancient microbial life specimens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46052383916266,"sku":"R1084","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R1084-wyoming-stromatolite-rough-exterior-display-6_28e60aac-ba9c-47f4-a458-cc6a12df2ac6.jpg?v=1779926772","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/wyoming-stromatolite-rough-exterior-display","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}