Fossil Plant Leaf, Tranquille Shale, Early–Middle Eocene, Cache Creek BC Canada | Authentic Specimen + COA

Description

Fossil Plant Leaf – Tranquille Shale, Early–Middle Eocene Epoch, Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada

This beautifully preserved fossil leaf comes from the renowned Tranquille Shale deposits near Cache Creek, British Columbia, and dates to the Early to Middle Eocene Epoch, approximately 52 to 48 million years ago. As part of the Kamloops Group and the famous McAbee Lagerstätte, the Tranquille Shale is celebrated for its exceptional fossil flora, preserved in fine-grained lacustrine sediments.

Fossil Type & Classification:

• Type: Plant Fossil (Leaf Compression/Impression)
• Phylum: Tracheophyta (Vascular Plants)
• Class: Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons, though specific taxon may vary)
• Possible Family/Genus: Varies – common types include Alnus, Acer, Platanus, Metasequoia, and others (exact species not identified in this specimen)

Geological & Stratigraphic Details:

• Location: Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada
• Formation: Tranquille Shale (part of the Kamloops Group)
• Geological Epoch: Early to Middle Eocene (Ypresian to Lutetian stages)
• Age: ~52–48 million years ago
• Depositional Environment: Calm freshwater lakebed with fine silt and volcanic ash layers—ideal for preserving delicate plant tissues
• Biozone: McAbee Flora Lagerstätte, known for high-fidelity fossil preservation

Morphology & Features: This fossilised plant leaf exhibits:

• Distinct venation patterns, including midrib and branching secondary veins
• Ovate to lanceolate shape, typical of broadleaf angiosperms
• Preservation as a carbonised impression in light to dark shale matrix
• Fine detail in margins and surface texture, depending on specific specimen condition

Notable: The Tranquille Shale fossil beds are globally important for their record of post-Paleocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) climate and forest ecology. The flora includes numerous species of extinct and extant plant genera, contributing to our understanding of temperate forest development in the Paleogene. Many specimens are used in scientific research and museum collections worldwide.

Specimen Details:

• Origin: Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada
• Fossil Type: Plant Leaf Impression/Compression
• Geological Age: Early–Middle Eocene
• Formation: Tranquille Shale (Kamloops Group)
• Size Reference: Scale cube = 1cm (please refer to listing photos)
• Note: The exact specimen shown in the photo is what you will receive

Authenticity & Quality: This fossil is 100% genuine and professionally sourced. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and has not been restored or enhanced in any way.

Why Choose This Fossil? Ideal for:

• Fossil and paleobotany collectors
• Educational and scientific study
• Natural history displays
• Unique and meaningful eco-conscious gifts

Shipping & Packaging: We use secure, eco-friendly packaging with tracked international shipping. Each fossil is packed with care to ensure safe and prompt delivery.

Own a beautifully preserved piece of ancient Eocene flora with this authentic fossil leaf from the Tranquille Shale of British Columbia.

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