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

Location: Morocco 

Weight: 5.1 Ounces 

Dimensions: 5.7 Inches Long, 3.1 Inches Wide, 0.3 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 type of gemstone formed from the fossilized remains of dinosaurs. Over millions of years, this prehistoric material undergoes natural mineralization, transforming organic bone into a durable and visually striking crystal structure.

Formation Process

1. Fossilization
The journey of GEM Bone begins when a dinosaur dies and its bones become buried beneath layers of sediment. This rapid burial protects the remains from scavengers, weathering, and decay, allowing the fossilization process to begin.

2. Mineral Infusion
Groundwater rich in minerals such as silica, calcite, or iron slowly permeates the buried bones. As the minerals flow through the bone’s porous structure, they gradually replace the original organic matter.

3. Petrification
Over long periods of time, the continuous deposition of minerals leads to permineralization or petrification. This process turns the once-organic bone into a solid, stone-like fossil.

4. Agatization
In some cases, the minerals that replace the bone crystallize in the form of agate. This agatization produces the vivid colors and intricate cell patterns that make GEM Bone highly valued in jewelry and lapidary arts.

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.