2.9 Inch Septarian Turtle Back Weight: 0

Weight: 0

05ozFossil Type & Species: Compression & Knightia sp

000 different species identified

It gets its name from the Greek word apophylliso

near the Libyan border

2.9 Inch Septarian Turtle Back Weight: 0Size: 2. 9 x 1. 0 in. Weight: 5. 1 oz This small septarian nodule is perfect for any collection or desktop display! Septarian forms in "nodules." These concretions are essentially fossilized mud bubbles that began forming during the Cretaceous Period between 50 to 70 million years ago. Its name is derived from the word "septum" meaning partition. As you can see in the photos, these specimens are composed of 3 different minerals, calcite (yellow),