Alethopteris sp. - fossil fern

A Top Quality Alethopteris sp. - fossil fern display piece from St. Clair, Pennsylvania. A December Fossil of the Month. Alethopteris is an extinct genus of primitive seed fern that evolved during the Pennsylvanian Period. This specimen is well preserved with white colored ferns on a near black colored shale matrix. This white coating is a characteristic of the mineral pyrophyllite. The St. Clair area is known for their white ferns on black matrix. Pennsylvanian age. (300 mya). It weighs 16.8 pounds. Note - international orders will require a shipping supplement. Authenticity guaranteed. This specimen comes with a sturdy wooden base as shown in the photo. A fantastic two-sided display piece!

FN01       SIZE:  22" x  14"      Height on stand:  14-1/2"

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