Fossil Imprint

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a fossilized shell fragment resting on a black background. The fossil, which appears to be an ancient bivalve or mollusk shell, displays a series of concentric ridges, indicating growth patterns. It is positioned above a measuring scale, which provides context for its size, revealing that the shell is approximately five inches in length. The ruler beneath the fossil contains markings in both inches and centimeters, which allow for precise measurement and comparison. The granular texture of the black surface contrasts with the rough, weathered texture of the fossil, which is light gray in color. Small bits of debris are scattered across the background.

The image shows a fossilized shell fragment resting on a black background. The fossil, which appears to be an ancient bivalve or mollusk shell, displays a series of concentric ridges, indicating growth patterns. It is positioned above a measuring scale, which provides context for its size, revealing that the shell is approximately five inches in length. The ruler beneath the fossil contains markings in both inches and centimeters, which allow for precise measurement and comparison. The granular texture of the black surface contrasts with the rough, weathered texture of the fossil, which is light gray in color. Small bits of debris are scattered across the background.

Name/Title

Fossil Imprint

Entry/Object ID

2009.3.855

Description

Fossilized imprint of a shell

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Dimensions

Dimension Description

3.75

Height

1-1/4 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Material

Stone