Basilosaurus Vertebrae - Fossil Specimen fluorite crystal cluster and silver-bearing mineral systems

and silver-bearing mineral systems

Origin: Dishu District

What can be said is that the specimen shows the classic look people associate with amber: warm internal glow

Specimens like this are appreciated for their natural crystal association

natural iron oxide staining

Basilosaurus Vertebrae - Fossil Specimen fluorite crystal cluster and silver-bearing mineral systemsMined from: Ouled Abdoun Basin, Khouribga Province, Morocco Era: Late Eocene Geological Age: 34 40 mya Description: This one of a kind Basilosaurus vertebrae fossil specimen from Morocco features a large, rounded vertebral centrum with attached projecting bone structure and surrounding natural matrix. The fossil shows warm beige, tan, cream, and light brown tones, with weathered surfaces, natural cracking, mineral staining, and preserved anatomical