5.6" Fossil Dinosaur Gem Bone Cut Polished Slab Agatized Dinosaur Bone Morocco
Location: Morocco
Weight: 6.2 Ounces
Dimensions: 5.6 Inches Long, 3 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick
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GEM Bone — also referred to as dinosaur bone or agatized dinosaur bone — is a remarkable gemstone created from the fossilized remains of ancient dinosaurs. Over millions of years, the original bone material is transformed through mineralization, turning what was once living tissue into a vibrant and durable crystalline structure.
Formation Process
Fossilization
The formation of GEM Bone begins when a dinosaur dies and its bones are quickly buried under layers of sediment. This rapid burial shields the bones from decay, erosion, and scavenging animals.
Mineral Infusion
Over long periods of time, groundwater enriched with minerals such as silica, calcite, or iron seeps into the buried bones. These minerals gradually take the place of the bone’s original organic components.
Petrification
As the mineral-rich water continues to flow through the bone, the minerals slowly harden and crystallize. This creates a solid, stone-like material — a process known as petrification or permineralization.
Agatization
In certain cases, the mineral replacement specifically forms agate within the bone’s internal structure. This unique development gives GEM Bone its striking variety of colors and intricate patterns that collectors and gem cutters value so highly.
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.
