Fossil Leaf (Mimosite coloradensis) - Green River Formation yet rewarding experience

yet rewarding experience

often containing magnesium or aluminum

Metal: Painted Brass

" This specimen is associated with some quartz

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Fossil Leaf (Mimosite coloradensis) - Green River Formation yet rewarding experienceThis fossil comes from the famous Green River Formation, living around 50 million years ago, during the Eocene. Related to the beech family, the best known group of this family are the oaks. The fruit of this tree usually produced a nut containing a single seed. These are often referred to as acorns! Length: 2. 3 x 2. 5 in. Weight: 5. 6 ozFossil Type & Species: Compression & Mimosite coloradensisLocation: Green River Formation, United StatesYou will