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Nice, Banded Precambrian Stromatolite from Bolivia |
STROMATOLITE
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Stock Number XISTR395 |
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Name:
Conophyton sp.
Age: Precambrian
Formation: Stromatolite Beds
Location: Cochabamba, Bolivia
Size: Fossil is 5 inches across
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This is an excellent specimen of an ancient stromatolite. This is Conophyton sp. from the Precambrian of Bolivia. Authorities believe that stromatolites were formed by masses of green or blue-green algae, or ''cyanobacteria''. It is believed that this stromatolite is 2.2 to 2.4 billion years old! The very large slice of stromatolite has been highly polished on one side for optimal display. The layered depositional pattern of this stromatolite is beautifully preserved. The different colors and unique banding pattern make for a striking exhibit. This is a wonderful example of a Conophyton stromatolite from the Southern Hemisphere.
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