2.6" Polished Hexagonaria Coral Fossil Devonian Age 350 Million Yrs Old Morocco

Location: Assa Zag Region, Morocco

Weight: 3.6 Ounces   

Dimensions: 2.6 Inches Long, 2.2 Inches Wide, 1.3 Inches Thick 

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Devonian Age, 350 million years old

Hexagonaria fossil coral represents a classic example of Devonian marine life preserved in exceptional detail. Living more than 350 million years ago, this extinct rugose coral formed large colonial structures in warm, shallow seas. The colonies consist of tightly packed, hexagonal corallites, each featuring a central columella and radiating septae. This skeletal architecture produces the iconic honeycomb and floral patterns that have made Hexagonaria fossils highly recognizable and collectible.

Significant fossil sources include the Assa Zag region of the Sahara Desert in Morocco and Devonian limestone formations in Michigan, USA. In Michigan, Hexagonaria percarinata is known as the Petoskey stone and is celebrated as the official state stone. When polished, Hexagonaria coral reveals intricate geometric designs and rich natural coloration, ranging from soft creams and grays to deep tans and browns. These fossils are prized by collectors, jewelers, and educators for both their aesthetic beauty and their importance in understanding Devonian reef ecosystems.