STROMATOLITE’S ARE THE WORLDS OLDEST FOSSILS
This one is between 600 Million and 3.5 Billion Years Old. It is a Pre Cambrian age Stromatolite from Morocco
Stromatolite’s are the worlds oldest fossils. Stromatolite (literally, ‘layered
rock’) are solid structures created by single-celled microbes called
cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). The cyanobacteria form colonies and trap
sediment with their sticky surface coatings. The trapped sediment reacts to
calcium carbonate in the water to form limestone Stromatolite’s.
We have dozens available to look over in our shop but if you cant come in person we can mail you one anywhere in Australia for $29 incluiding shipping. Email [email protected] for details.
