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Cone: Pinus, Miocene, GER (03)

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In the Tertiary period, water levels in the Rhineland were so high that the Lower Rhine Bay was a sea. The mangrove forests and coastal swamps of this period caused so much plant debris to accumulate that large coal seams were formed. These cones are sometimes found among them.

Age: Neogene, Miocene, Horizont 7;
Locality: Opencast Hambach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Size: 2,5 x 9,5 cm

Colors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

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Fossil fruit: Eomastixia, Miocene, GER

Fruit from lignite.In the Tertiary period, waters in the German Rhineland were so deep that the Lower Rhine Bay was an ocean. The mangrove forests and coastal swamps of this period accumulated a lot of plant material, from which large coal seams were formed. This fruit is sometimes found in them.Age: Tertiary, upper Miocene;Locality: Düren, Rhineland, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanySize: 3 - 4 cmFor technical reasons, the colors in product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen.Our photos are for reference only, you will receive a piece of comparable quality with your purchase.

€12.00

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