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Fossil Coral
Madagascar's fossil corals represent an invaluable resource for understanding the evolutionary history of marine life and the island's geology. They were buried under sediments during the Cretaceous era, about 65 million years ago, when they were part of coral reefs. Over the years, scientists have carried out numerous studies of Madagascar's fossil corals, using radiometric dating techniques, microscopy and chemical analysis to reconstruct their evolutionary history. One of the most interesting findings was the discovery that Madagascar's fossilized corals were very different from present-day coral reefs. In fact, many of Madagascar's fossil coral species have become extinct over time, while others have evolved into completely different forms.For example, the fossilized coral genus Dendrophyllia, which occurs in large numbers in the Mahajanga Formation, is today represented by a few living species found in deep water. In the past, however, these corals were widespread in the shallow waters of Madagascar and other parts of the world. In addition, the scientists found that Madagascar's fossil corals were affected by environmental factors such as water temperature, water quality, and the presence of predators and parasites. Some species of fossil corals have features that suggest a defense against predators, such as protective spines or protuberances.Madagascar's fossil corals are also a valuable source of information about the island's geology. The Mahajanga Formation, dating from the Upper Cretaceous period, about 70-80 million years ago, is Madagascar's main source of fossil corals. It is composed of various sedimentary rocks, including sandstones, limestones and marls, which contain the remains of marine organisms, including corals, ammonites, belemnites and other molluscs. The study of fossil corals allows us to better understand the processes of evolution, the impact of environmental changes on marine life and on the formation of sedimentary rocks.
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
10,060g
€900.00 Ex Tax:€900.00
This magnificent fossil coral sphere represents a treasure from the past, a fragment of history frozen in time. Its smooth and polished surface reveals the beauty hidden under millions of years of sed..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
6,402g
€480.00 Ex Tax:€480.00
This beautiful top grade Madagascar Fossil Coral Ball was cut from a large well fossilized coral. Fossil corals are a precious testimony of past life on our planet. These marine organisms, which used ..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
7,005g
€575.00 Ex Tax:€575.00
Beautiful sphere of first choice Fossil Coral from Madagascar, cut from a large well fossilized coral. Fossil corals are a precious testimony of past life on our planet. These marine organisms, which ..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
3,635g
€220.00 Ex Tax:€220.00
A beautiful earth tone fossil coral sphere with a very fascinating speckled pattern.Rare specimen, of fine workmanship, from Madagascar.Perfectly polished, this sphere is perfect for enriching a colle..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
4,730g
€280.00 Ex Tax:€280.00
A beautiful fossil coral sphere from Madagascar.Being obtained from a specimen dating back millions of years ago, it is extremely rare to find articles of this kind, also because in order to carve a s..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
5,730g
€350.00 Ex Tax:€350.00
A sphere made by carving and polishing a rare fossil coral.Extremely rare specimen dating back millions of years.During the fossilization process, the organic part of the living being leaves room for ..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
3,940g
€250.00 Ex Tax:€250.00
A rare and beautiful fossil coral sphere.A specimen dating back millions of years, worked to make it a fascinating collector's item and decorative.A truly curious object that will certainly not go unn..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
6,360g
€380.00 Ex Tax:€380.00
Sphere in rare and precious fossil coral that carries millions of years with it.Honed and polished to become a precious collector's item and extravagant decorative element.During the fossilization pro..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
3,460g
€210.00 Ex Tax:€210.00
A beautiful fossil coral sphere from Madagascar.Rare specimen that carries millions of years of history with it.Perfectly smooth, ready to be included in an exclusive collection or exhibited as an exc..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
4,400g
€220.00 Ex Tax:€220.00
Rare and beautiful sphere made by carving and polishing a specimen of fossil coral.Fossil characterized by dark tones that recall those of the earth and a fascinating spotted pattern.Perfect object to..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
4,150g
€250.00 Ex Tax:€250.00
Fascinating and rare fossil coral sphere.A specimen dating back millions of years, entirely handmade to transform it into an exclusive collector's item.A truly unique object that will not go unnoticed..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
10,060g
€900.00 Ex Tax:€900.00
This magnificent fossil coral sphere represents a treasure from the past, a fragment of history frozen in time. Its smooth and polished surface reveals the beauty hidden under millions of years of sed..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
6,402g
€480.00 Ex Tax:€480.00
This beautiful top grade Madagascar Fossil Coral Ball was cut from a large well fossilized coral. Fossil corals are a precious testimony of past life on our planet. These marine organisms, which used ..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
7,005g
€575.00 Ex Tax:€575.00
Beautiful sphere of first choice Fossil Coral from Madagascar, cut from a large well fossilized coral. Fossil corals are a precious testimony of past life on our planet. These marine organisms, which ..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
3,635g
€220.00 Ex Tax:€220.00
A beautiful earth tone fossil coral sphere with a very fascinating speckled pattern.Rare specimen, of fine workmanship, from Madagascar.Perfectly polished, this sphere is perfect for enriching a colle..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
4,730g
€280.00 Ex Tax:€280.00
A beautiful fossil coral sphere from Madagascar.Being obtained from a specimen dating back millions of years ago, it is extremely rare to find articles of this kind, also because in order to carve a s..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
5,730g
€350.00 Ex Tax:€350.00
A sphere made by carving and polishing a rare fossil coral.Extremely rare specimen dating back millions of years.During the fossilization process, the organic part of the living being leaves room for ..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
3,940g
€250.00 Ex Tax:€250.00
A rare and beautiful fossil coral sphere.A specimen dating back millions of years, worked to make it a fascinating collector's item and decorative.A truly curious object that will certainly not go unn..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
6,360g
€380.00 Ex Tax:€380.00
Sphere in rare and precious fossil coral that carries millions of years with it.Honed and polished to become a precious collector's item and extravagant decorative element.During the fossilization pro..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
3,460g
€210.00 Ex Tax:€210.00
A beautiful fossil coral sphere from Madagascar.Rare specimen that carries millions of years of history with it.Perfectly smooth, ready to be included in an exclusive collection or exhibited as an exc..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
4,400g
€220.00 Ex Tax:€220.00
Rare and beautiful sphere made by carving and polishing a specimen of fossil coral.Fossil characterized by dark tones that recall those of the earth and a fascinating spotted pattern.Perfect object to..
Fossil Coral Sphere
Madagascar
4,150g
€250.00 Ex Tax:€250.00
Fascinating and rare fossil coral sphere.A specimen dating back millions of years, entirely handmade to transform it into an exclusive collector's item.A truly unique object that will not go unnoticed..