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Strelley pool stromatolite – 3.5 billion years old – precambrian fossil – australia – grade a – genuine with coa
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Strelley pool stromatolite – 3.5 billion years old – precambrian fossil – australia – grade a – genuine with coa

£72.00

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.

 

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Specimen: Strelley Pool Stromatolite

 

Age: Pre-Cambrian

Location: Australia

Premier: Grade ‘A’

 

Size (picture scale cube=1cm):  6 x 21 x 24mm (0.24 x 0.83 x 0.94 inches)

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. The specimen has been carefully hand selected and photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though be aware measuring precise dimensions can be difficult from irregular shaped items. Whilst we portray colours as close to life-like as we can, colours will vary if taken in sunlight, indoors, from monitor to monitor and device to device. Once this specimen is sold, we will update this listing with new similar selected item, with a new photo and dimensions.

 

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Description

This listing offers a Grade ‘A’ stromatolite fossil from the Strelley Pool Formation, one of the oldest known evidence of life on Earth, dated to over 3.5 billion years ago. This remarkable specimen was discovered in Western Australia, within the Pilbara Craton, an area that provides extraordinary insight into the early biosphere of our planet.

Stromatolites are laminated, bio-chemical sedimentary structures formed in shallow marine waters by the activity of photosynthetic cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). These micro-organisms trapped and bound fine grains of sediment, forming layered accretionary structures over time. As such, stromatolites represent some of the earliest biological activity ever recorded in the geological record.

The Strelley Pool Formation, part of the Pilbara Supergroup, is a globally significant site for scientists and geologists. Fossils from this area date back to the Archean Eon, offering a rare and tangible connection to the very dawn of life.

Item Details:

  • Name: Strelley Pool Stromatolite
  • Type: Layered microbial fossil
  • Age: Precambrian / Archean Eon (~3.5 billion years old)
  • Location: Pilbara Region, Western Australia
  • Grade: A – Display quality
  • Condition: Naturally preserved layered formation
  • Scale Reference: Scale cube = 1cm. Please refer to the photo for full sizing
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Supplied with every purchase
  • Actual Specimen: The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive

Please Note: Fossils may be gently propped for display during photography. Colours may differ slightly depending on lighting and screen settings. Sizing is accurate to the best of our ability but may vary slightly due to the natural irregular shape of the specimen.

Once sold, this listing will be refreshed with a newly selected specimen of comparable quality and interest.

This fossil is a must-have for collectors, educators, researchers, or anyone fascinated by early Earth history. It represents one of the oldest tangible remnants of life and offers an awe-inspiring link to our planet’s origins.

Authentic Ancient Life – Professionally Selected – Includes Certificate of Authenticity

 

 

Additional information

Weight 10 g
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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