Stromatolite - Moroccan Fossil
$32.00
These are fun. They are called stromatolites and are from the Saharan Desert in Morocco, but that is somewhat of a guess. They are a bit of a mystery. There really isn't any solid information on what they technically are, but it is known that they are extremely old. If they are stromatolites, then this is info that seems like it makes sense.
Stromatolite (from Greek στρῶμα strōma "layer, stratum" (GEN στρώματος strōmatos), and λίθος líthos "rock") are layered sedimentary formations that are created by photosynthetic cyanobacteria. These microorganisms produce adhesive compounds that cement sand and other rocky materials to form mineral “microbial mats”. In turn, these mats build up layer by layer, growing gradually over time. A stromatolite may grow to a meter or more. Although they are rare today, fossilized stromatolites provide records of ancient life on Earth.
Origin :: Sahara Desert, Morocco
Dimensions :: 100 x 53 x 38 mm
Weight :: 12 oz
Stromatolite (from Greek στρῶμα strōma "layer, stratum" (GEN στρώματος strōmatos), and λίθος líthos "rock") are layered sedimentary formations that are created by photosynthetic cyanobacteria. These microorganisms produce adhesive compounds that cement sand and other rocky materials to form mineral “microbial mats”. In turn, these mats build up layer by layer, growing gradually over time. A stromatolite may grow to a meter or more. Although they are rare today, fossilized stromatolites provide records of ancient life on Earth.
Origin :: Sahara Desert, Morocco
Dimensions :: 100 x 53 x 38 mm
Weight :: 12 oz