Sand Dollar Fossil

Description

You will cherish your authentic, prehistoric
Sand Dollar Fossil
.  Our Sand Dollar fossils, from Madagascar, are of the highest quality and grade available.  Each Sand Dollar will vary in measurements, they
average 2" to 2.75" across when measured at their widest point
.
This extinct species of Sand Dollar, Mepygurus marmonti, lived during the Late Jurassic Period, 161 to 156 million years ago. An urchin, this animal crawled the seafloor with tube feet and burrowed in the sand to find food. You'll marvel over the intricate, feather-like detail of the star-shaped petals. It is quite astonishing that this fossil retains this level of detail through the mineralization process and survived millions of years of tectonic shift and weatherization.  The polished surface of the fossil has a smooth, glass-like finish while the underside retains the rough, concrete-like rocky texture.
Each specimen features a camel-brown and sand-colored mineralization pattern, some are a deeper shade than others while others may have patches of a creamy white color.  Any cracks or fissures you might find remind us of the fossil's age and are encapsulated and preserved in the specimen.  They are now part of the fossil's character.  And as this is a fossil, you should expect to find cracks, fissure lines, and patches of restoration work performed as needed to preserve and stabilize the specimen.
This listing is for one fossil
, the photos are representative of the specimen you will receive with your purchase. As it is a natural creation, each piece varies in shape, color, and characteristics. We take great care to select an exceptional specimen for you from among our best pieces.
A quick note about your purchase: this fossil does not come with an identification card or display stand.  You are welcome to jot down information from this listing to keep with your fossil.  Thank you.
~~~ Thank you for shopping with Treasure Quest Mining, an award-winning indoor gem mining experience, birthday party venue, and prehistoric gift shop located in Apex, NC.  We take great pride in curating genuine treasures of the highest quality available and offering them at an affordable price for you to cherish and enjoy.  Thank you for entrusting your purchase with us, we hope you adore your new treasure!
Searching for more treasure?  We invite you to explore our eBay shop: https://www.ebay.com/str/treasurequestmining.  Happy Treasure Hunting! ~~~