5.2" Fossil Dinosaur Gem Bone Cut Polished Slab Agatized Dinosaur Bone Morocco

Location: Morocco 

Weight: 6.1 Ounces 

Dimensions: 5.2 Inches Long, 4 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick

The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

GEM Bone, also known as dinosaur bone or agatized dinosaur bone, is a unique gemstone formed from the fossilized remains of dinosaurs. This fascinating material has undergone a process of mineralization over millions of years, transforming organic bone into a beautiful and durable crystal structure.

Formation Process

• Fossilization: The creation of GEM Bone begins when a dinosaur’s bones are rapidly buried by sediment after death. This quick burial prevents decay and protects the bones from scavengers.

• Mineral Infusion: Over millions of years, groundwater enriched with minerals such as silica, calcite, and iron seeps into the buried bones. These minerals gradually replace the original organic materials within the bone structure.

• Petrification: Continued mineral deposition causes the bone to harden and crystallize, turning it into a durable, stone-like fossil through a process known as petrification or permineralization.

• Agatization: In some cases, the minerals form microscopic crystals of agate within the bone’s cellular spaces. This agatization process creates the vivid colors and intricate patterns that make GEM Bone highly prized.

Characteristics of GEM Bone

• Color Variations: GEM Bone can exhibit a wide range of colors, including red, brown, yellow, orange, and blue, due to different minerals present during fossilization.
• Intricate Patterns: The patterns found in GEM Bone often resemble cellular structures or skin patterns of dinosaurs, making each piece unique.
• Durability: Once fossilized and transformed into GEM Bone, these stones become highly durable and resistant to weathering.