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

Location: Assa Zag Region, Morocco

Weight: 7.8 Ounces   

Dimensions: 3.9 Inches Long, 3.2 Inches Wide, 1.1 Inches Thick 

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Devonian Age, 350 million years old

Hexagonaria is a genus of colonial rugose corals that dates back to the Devonian period, approximately 350 million years ago. These corals are recognized for their hexagonal corallite patterns and intricate skeletal structures, which are often enhanced when the fossils are polished. Hexagonaria commonly forms large, rounded heads in the rock formations where they are preserved.

Fossils of Hexagonaria are found in Morocco, particularly in the Sahara Desert and the Assa Zag region, as well as in Michigan, USA, where the species Hexagonaria percarinata is commonly known as the Petoskey stone. Each corallite features a central columella surrounded by radiating septae, forming the distinctive hexagonal pattern.

Polished Hexagonaria coral is highly valued for its aesthetic qualities. Natural hues range from creams and browns to deeper earthy tones, making each specimen unique. These fossils are popular for jewelry, home décor, and fossil collections due to their intricate patterns and geological significance.