Fossil - Pea Crab Pinnixa sp.

Fossil - Pea Crab Pinnixa sp.An abundant medium growing crab species found in the shallow seabed of the middle Miocene Monterey Formation, Pea Crabs of the genus Pinnixa lived in what is now modern day California approximately 12 16 million years ago. Beautifully preserved on slabs of flat shale, the crab fossil's color can vary from brown to gold depending on what minerals were present at time of fossilization. These unique fossil specimens show excellent articulation and detail

Found inside of mudstone concretion nodules

As a mineral specimen or gemstone Barite can be found in many colors including vibrant reds

The name fluorite comes from its use as a flux

The herring-like fish of the genus Knightia were far and away the most abundant freshwater fish during this era

This stunning deep blue cluster of large

The “Benz” part of the name comes from the tip of some calcite crystals which have a clearly defined three-pointed star of pyrite

Flexycalymene Trilobite Geodes are approx

From the Upper Ordovician Period - Ashgill Stage - Ktaoua Formation

this piece consists of beautifully colored cluster of purple octohedral fluorite on a thick base of candle quartz - so named for the appearance of wax dripping down a candle down the crystal face

These incredible specimens of natural uncut aquamarine from Mount Little Xuebaodoing in Sichuan

With a dazzling array of colors and crystal structures

These incredible specimens of natural uncut aquamarine from Mount Little Xuebaoding in Sichuan