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Strelley Pool Stromatolite – 3.5 Billion Year Old Precambrian Fossil – Western Australia – Genuine Specimen with COA
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Strelley Pool Stromatolite – 3.5 Billion Year Old Precambrian Fossil – Western Australia – Genuine Specimen with COA

£72.00

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Specimen: Stromatolite
Age: Pre-Cambrian
Location: Strelley Pool Formation, Western Australia
Size (picture scale cube=1cm): 28 x 23 x 6mm (1.1 x 0.91 x 0.24 inches)

Stromatolites are layered bio-chemical accretionary structures formed in shallow water by the trapping, binding and cementation of sedimentary grains by biofilms of micro-organisms. The Strelley Pool Formation is dated to more than 3.5 billion years old and found in Australia. This formation is within the Pilbara Supergroup and an extremely important site for scientists to study.

**The fossil is a carefully chosen piece with a photo that shows the actual specimen you will receive.**

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Description

This listing features a 100% genuine Stromatolite fossil specimen from the Strelley Pool Formation in Western Australia, dating back to over 3.5 billion years ago. This exceptional specimen represents some of the earliest evidence of life on Earth, formed during the Precambrian era, specifically the Archean Eon.

Stromatolites are layered, sedimentary structures formed in shallow water by the bio-chemical activity of microbial mats, primarily cyanobacteria. These micro-organisms trapped, bound, and cemented sedimentary grains, creating distinct laminar formations over time. Through their photosynthetic processes, they were also responsible for the production of early oxygen, contributing to Earth’s evolving atmosphere.

The Strelley Pool Formation is located within the Pilbara Supergroup, a geologically significant region that has drawn intense scientific interest due to its well-preserved Archean rock record. This fossil provides an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of Earth’s ancient biological history.

Item Details:

  • Specimen: Stromatolite
  • Formation: Strelley Pool Formation
  • Age: Precambrian / Archean (~3.5 billion years old)
  • Location: Pilbara Region, Western Australia
  • Condition: Naturally layered formation – professionally selected
  • Scale Reference: Scale cube = 1cm. Please refer to photo for full sizing
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included with every purchase
  • Actual Specimen: The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive

Please Note: Some fossils may be gently propped for photographic display purposes. Colours may vary depending on lighting and screen display. Measurements are taken as accurately as possible but may vary slightly due to the irregular natural shape of the specimen.

Once sold, this listing will be updated with a newly selected specimen of similar quality and origin.

This stromatolite fossil is a powerful addition to any paleontology collection, educational display, or natural history enthusiast’s collection. It connects us directly with the earliest biological activity on our planet, making it a meaningful and fascinating specimen.

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Handled – Certificate of Authenticity Included

 

Additional information

Era

Pre-Cambrian
Origin

Australia

Pre-Cambrian Information

The Precambrian refers to the vast stretch of time before the Cambrian Period, covering Earth’s formation (~4.6 billion years ago) to 541 million years ago. It is divided into three eons: the Hadean, Archean, and Proterozoic. During this time, Earth formed, oceans developed, and the first simple life appeared. In the Archean, single-celled organisms like bacteria and archaea thrived, while in the Proterozoic, photosynthetic cyanobacteria began producing oxygen, leading to the Great Oxygenation Event. The first eukaryotic cells (complex cells with nuclei) evolved, followed by multicellular life and soft-bodied organisms like Ediacaran fauna. The Precambrian ended with the Cambrian Explosion, a burst of life that led to the first complex animals.

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