Bulk Educational Fossils - Horn Coral - 50-60 Pieces - 1/2 lb

Bulk Fossils - educational fossils - Horn Coral - great for dinosaur digs and dinosaur parties - Great classroom fossil and earth science resource. Fossil formation: When these corals died, their skeletal remains settle on the seafloor. Over time, layers of sediment (like sand, silt, and clay) accumulate on top of these remains. Burial and Preservation: As more and more sediment accumulates, the pressure on the layers below increases. This compaction, combined with the water being squeezed out and the minerals present, starts the process of turning these sediments and the coral remains within them into rock. This is when the coral skeletons begin their transformation from being mere skeletal remains to becoming fossils.These fossils corals are a valuable record of Earth's history, offering insights into past climates, oceanic conditions, and the evolution of life.

• Genuine Fossil Horn Coral Specimens - approximately 50-60 pieces in each 1/2 pound bag
• Size range: 1/2"-2" per piece
• Over 300 Million Years Old
• This fossil coral is from Morocco