Description: Whole Dinosaur Coprolite (Poop) Coprolites are the completely fossilized remnant of ancient poop and are one of the most interesting and thought-provoking rocks you could ever own. Significant hydrothermal intrusions of metal-rich silica have made these poops One-Of-A-Kind. This means colors, crystals, banding, and quartz minerals galore! Technically these are trace fossils because they aren't parts of a body, they are from a body. Footprints or tracks are also trace fossils, and one of the reasons coprolites are a genuinely valuable and sought-after collectable is that dinosaur footprints are frequently found ON them - perfectly preserved in solid rock. Dino poop tends to mineralize in a huge variety of colors and textures. It often contains visible bits of bones, teeth, other interesting stones "gastroliths" - as well as colorful plant matter similar to petrified wood. Large carnivore coprolites are known to contain complete skeletons (a fossil-within-a-fossil). Cutting colorful and silicified (agatized) coprolites is very popular among rockhounds as well as rare gem and mineral dealers. Much like regular agates and geodes, attractive and valuable minerals are waiting to be discovered inside. Some are desirable because of what they reveal about the size, diet, behavior, and speculated range of specific types of dinosaurs and creatures that existed in a variety of climates and environments long extinct. Coprolites we sell are discovered right alongside a variety of fossils ranging from ocean barnacles to large land roaming dinosaurs (sauropods). The geology is primarily sedimentary limestone, shale, sandstone and bentonite clay. DescriptionWeight: 415grams8.5cm x 8cm x 4.5cm Shipping & FeesBasic USPS Domestic Shipping is Always Free - Expedited options are available at the buyer's expense. In the case of expedited shipping of multiple items, we will gladly refund the extra shipping charges any time it is reasonable to place more than one order into a single package. International Shipping is available on a case-by-case basis, and we ask that you contact us to discuss such orders before purchase to avoid confusion.
Price: 13.95 USD
Location: Goldthwaite, Texas
End Time: 2024-09-14T06:14:02.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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