Fossil Leaves – Glossopteris

Description

This superb specimen features a beautifully coloured matrix full of glossopteris leaves. Reminiscent of the vibrant primary colours of australian landscapes, this piece is almost autumnal and the fossilisation of the leaf detail is very clear.

Dimensions: 280mm wide, 17mm high, 40mm deep
Matrix: Shale
Age: Carboniferous approx 300 000 000 years old
Location: Dunnydoo, NSW, Australia