XL 2.3" Fossil Pine Cone Equicalastrobus Replaced By Agate Eocene Age Seeds Fruit
Location: Talsine, Morocco
Weight: 1.3 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.3 Inches Long, 0.9 Inches Wide
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Equicalastrobus petrified pine cones are fossilized conifer seed cones from the Eocene epoch (33–55 million years ago), primarily found in the Western Sahara of Morocco, near Talsine and west of Boujdour. These fossils provide a rare and beautiful glimpse into the prehistoric coniferous forests that once covered the region.
Preserved through permineralization, the organic material of these pine cones was replaced by silica and agate, creating durable, detailed, and agatized fossils. The preservation often captures seed scales, cone tips, and intricate surface textures, making each specimen a unique natural artwork. Signs of insect activity on some cones reveal the ecological interactions of ancient forests.
Although the exact conifer species is unknown, Equicalastrobus cones likely functioned like modern pine cones—protecting seeds, aiding in reproduction, and providing food for prehistoric animals. Their abundance suggests that the ancient Moroccan landscape was a dense coniferous jungle, rich in biodiversity.
Highly valued by collectors, paleobotanists, and lapidary artists, Equicalastrobus fossils are prized for their scientific significance, exquisite mineralization, and natural beauty. Each cone offers a timeless connection to the Eocene epoch, preserving the elegance and complexity of ancient conifers for millions of years.
