Tortoise - (Unworked) Fossil Specimen station iridescent sheen that can display

iridescent sheen that can display flashes of blue

Each bead is like a miniature universe

preserving the internal structure while turning it into stone

this mineral pairing is often appreciated by crystal collectors for its balance of bright

Its translucent body gives the specimen good depth

Tortoise - (Unworked) Fossil Specimen station iridescent sheen that can displayMined from: White River Badlands, White River Group Formation, South Dakota, U. S. A. Era: Cenozoic Geological Age: 2334 mya Description: This one of a kind tortoise fossil specimen from the United States features a large, unworked fossilized shell section preserved in a pale tan to beige sedimentary matrix. The most visible portion shows a rounded, domed tortoise carapace with natural cracking, plate like scute impressions, and weathered shell