5.8" Fossil Dinosaur Gem Bone Cut Polished Slab Agatized Dinosaur Bone Morocco
Location: Morocco
Weight: 6.9 Ounces
Dimensions: 5.8 Inches Long, 3.3 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick
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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 began millions of years ago when a dinosaur’s bones were rapidly buried by sediment after death. This protective layer shields the bones from scavengers, erosion, and decay, preserving their structure deep underground.
Mineral Infusion
As the bones rest beneath the earth, groundwater rich in dissolved minerals — such as silica, calcite, iron, and manganese — slowly seeps through the porous bone tissue. Over thousands to millions of years, these minerals replace the original biological material cell by cell.
Petrification
The continuous flow of mineral-loaded water allows the minerals to harden and crystallize within the bone’s framework. This transformation, known as petrification or permineralization, gradually turns the once-organic bone into durable stone while preserving its internal structure.
Agatization
In rare and ideal geological conditions, silica minerals form microcrystalline quartz (agate) within the fossilized bone. This process creates the striking colors and vivid cell-like patterns that define GEM Bone, making each specimen a one-of-a-kind natural gemstone.
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.
