Name/Title
Betulaceae (birch fossil)Entry/Object ID
2011.57.125Description
Crystal System: Hexagonal System
Description: Phylum: Plantae
Family: Betulaceae
Order: Betula
Common Name: Birch
Location: Unknown
Description: Large, rough boulder with multiple fossil leaf impressions, including (1) large one (approx. 6.500"). Light to dark tan in color.
Physical Characteristics:
Birch is a tree or shrub of the genus Betula ( /'b?tj?l?/ Bé-tu-la),[1] in the family Betulaceae, closely related to the beech/oak family, Fagaceae. The Betula genus contains 30–60 known taxa. It is widespread on the Northern Hemisphere, across a variety of boreal, mountainous and temperate climates.
Family: Betulaceae
Fracture: Conchoidal
Genus: Betula
Grain Size: Fine
Hardness: 3 Calcite
Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
Luster: Vitreous
Rock Origin: Terrestrial
Rock Type: Sedimentary
Streak: whiteCollection
Museum Collection of FossilsAcquisition
Accession
2011.57Source or Donor
Museum Collection of FossilsAcquisition Method
Long-term LoanDimensions
Width
11 inDepth
5-1/2 inLength
15-1/2 inLocation
Location
Shelf
DS-14-ARoom
Delmar Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
ExhibitMoved By
Jillian Mather KettleyDate
June 4, 2025Notes
location update
