Natural Carboniferous Fern Leaf Fossil in and similar items

View more great items This is a Beautiful Colorful Fern Fossil Pair in Shale Stone from Missouri, USA! From the Carboniferous Pennsylvania Period 358.9 Million Years Ago to 298.9 Million Years Ago! This Fern Leaf Fossil Specimen has Beautiful Natural Color from the Fossilized Vegetation and Wonderfully Well-Preserved Natural Formation! Has a light Natural Shimmer to the Fossil when Viewed in the Light! Origin of Fossil: Missouri, USA Fossil Fern DIMENSIONS: 1.7 inches x 1.25 inches x 0.5 inches Fossil Fern TOTAL WEIGHT: 22 grams The formation of this fossil started long ago when a Fern Frond (leaf) fell from a tree that then landed in a swamp with water. Throughout the years, plant and animal life journeyed to the swamp covering up the Fern Frond. Many years later the swamp dried and the land remained. The elements of Nature and animals pushed the Fern Frond deeper into the Earth. Millions of years passed and the once Fern Frond formed into a rock with the years of plant life and debris imbedded in the Fern! Arrives Safely Packaged in a Gift Box. A Wonderful as a Gift for Someone Special! This Fossil Specimen makes a Beautiful Display Specimen and is a Great Addition to any Collection! ~Visit Our Store to See More Unique Fossil Specimens and Handcrafted Natural Jewelry by Solara Solstice!~