Fossil Sand Dollar from Madagascar
DESCRIPTION5.9 to 3.6 Ounces
167 to 103 Grams
2 3/4 to 3 1/4”
You will receive 1 randomly selected.
A fossil sand dollar from Madagascar is a preserved mold or imprint of an ancient sea urchin that lived on the ocean floor. These fossils are highly valued by collectors and paleontologists for their intricate designs.
Appearance
Sand dollars are circular or slightly indented, and have a five-fold radial symmetry. When alive, they are covered in spines that help them move. The most distinguishing feature of a fossil sand dollar is the five ovate form on the top side of the skeleton, which is part of the respiratory system.
Age
Sand dollars first appeared in the fossil record about 60 million years ago, during the Paleocene epoch.
Location
Sand dollars live in shallow marine environments, buried in the sand or mud just below the low tide line.
Cleaning
You can use a grinder bit on a drill to clean off sandstone coating the fossil.
Symbolism
In some cultures, sand dollars are seen as a symbol of harmony, unity, resilience, balance, wholeness, transformation, rebirth, prosperity, spiritual growth, and awakening.
DESCRIPTION5.9 to 3.6 Ounces
167 to 103 Grams
2 3/4 to 3 1/4”
You will receive 1 randomly selected.
A fossil sand dollar from Madagascar is a preserved mold or imprint of an ancient sea urchin that lived on the ocean floor. These fossils are highly valued by collectors and paleontologists for their intricate designs.
Appearance
Sand dollars are circular or slightly indented, and have a five-fold radial symmetry. When alive, they are covered in spines that help them move. The most distinguishing feature of a fossil sand dollar is the five ovate form on the top side of the skeleton, which is part of the respiratory system.
Age
Sand dollars first appeared in the fossil record about 60 million years ago, during the Paleocene epoch.
Location
Sand dollars live in shallow marine environments, buried in the sand or mud just below the low tide line.
Cleaning
You can use a grinder bit on a drill to clean off sandstone coating the fossil.
Symbolism
In some cultures, sand dollars are seen as a symbol of harmony, unity, resilience, balance, wholeness, transformation, rebirth, prosperity, spiritual growth, and awakening.
DESCRIPTION5.9 to 3.6 Ounces
167 to 103 Grams
2 3/4 to 3 1/4”
You will receive 1 randomly selected.
A fossil sand dollar from Madagascar is a preserved mold or imprint of an ancient sea urchin that lived on the ocean floor. These fossils are highly valued by collectors and paleontologists for their intricate designs.
Appearance
Sand dollars are circular or slightly indented, and have a five-fold radial symmetry. When alive, they are covered in spines that help them move. The most distinguishing feature of a fossil sand dollar is the five ovate form on the top side of the skeleton, which is part of the respiratory system.
Age
Sand dollars first appeared in the fossil record about 60 million years ago, during the Paleocene epoch.
Location
Sand dollars live in shallow marine environments, buried in the sand or mud just below the low tide line.
Cleaning
You can use a grinder bit on a drill to clean off sandstone coating the fossil.
Symbolism
In some cultures, sand dollars are seen as a symbol of harmony, unity, resilience, balance, wholeness, transformation, rebirth, prosperity, spiritual growth, and awakening.