Oldest Fossil (Microbial Mat) (3.5 billion years old)

AVERAGE SIZE:  29mm

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All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity

Specimen: Stromatolite
Age: Dresser Formation, Pre-Cambrianmbrian
Location: North Pole Dome, Australia

Stromatolites are layered bio-chemical accretionary structures formed in shallow water by the trapping, binding and cementation of sedimentary grains by biofilms of micro-organisms. The Dresser Formation is dated to 3.49 billion years old and found in Australia. This formation is within the North Pole Dome and an extremely important site for scientists to study.

SIMILAR TO SEEN: The image shows an example of the single specimen you will receive. This will be picked from our stock box graded and with a size within the minimum and maximum size range indicated. It will not be the exact specimen in the photo, the colours, shape, size and style may vary as with any natural item.