Polished fossil stromatolite. Eucapsiphora leakensis. EUC135 Jasper SPF131 Fossil stromatolite

SPF131   Fossil stromatolite

polished on one side with natural weathered exterior on rear

also known as Ashburton Agate

Weight is 468 grams

Polished fossil stromatolite. Eucapsiphora leakensis. EUC135 Jasper SPF131 Fossil stromatoliteEUC135 Very rare fossil stromatolite slab polished on one side. Eucapsiphora leakensis. These small branching columnar stromatolites are from the Mount Leake Sandstone, Earaheedy Group, Western Australia. Location is near the town of Meekatharra. Age is Palaeoproterozoic (1. 6 to 2. 5 billion years). The environment they grew in was most probably a sandy tidal flat or braided river channel. Approx. 110 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm thick. 60 grams.