Paleoproterozoic Banded Iron from Michigan

Stromatolites - Polished Stromatolite Banded Iron Deposit

Hand Polished

Geological Time: Paleoproterozoic, ~ 1.88 Billion Years Old

Size: Stromatolite fossil is 145 mm by 90 by 6 mm thick (maximum)

Fossil Site: Ironwood Iron Formation, Petterson Mine, Gogebic Iron Range, Iron County , Michigan

Code: DS18042

Price: Sold


Description: This banded iron is metasediment (sediment that has undergone metamorphism) resulting in this stunning reddish black coloration. The specimen has been hand-polished to a glassine finish on one side with fine carbide and diamond abrasive, a very labor-intensive job.

Stromatolites have persisted to the modern day in such places as Shark Bay, Australia where they continue their billions of years old lifestyle. While this piece would make a fine present for any natural history buff, anyone who appreciates art would also be glad to get thus wonderful specimen as a gift.

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