XL 2.2" Fossil Pine Cone Equicalastrobus Replaced By Agate Eocene Age Seeds Fruit

Location: Talsine, Morocco

Weight: 0.8 Ounces

Dimensions: 2.2 Inches Long, 0.8 Inches Wide

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Equicalastrobus are petrified conifer seed cones from Morocco’s Western Sahara, dating to the Eocene epoch, approximately 33–55 million years ago. These fossils were preserved through permineralization, where minerals like silica and agate replaced the original organic material, producing highly detailed agatized specimens.

Equicalastrobus cones retain the shape, scale patterns, and seed chambers of the original pine cones, some showing evidence of insect activity. Their mineralization not only preserves delicate structures but also creates striking coloration and patterns, making them highly prized by collectors and museums. The abundance of these cones indicates that the region was once a lush coniferous forest, supporting ancient animals and contributing to a diverse ecosystem.

While the exact species of tree remains unknown, these cones functioned similarly to modern pine cones, protecting seeds and enabling reproduction. They are valued both scientifically, for their insight into Eocene vegetation and paleoecology, and aesthetically, for their beauty as display specimens.