Check the listing for details. fossilized coral, a tabulate coral fossil specimen 3 Pounds From Kentucky. Condition: Used. Listed at 11.00 USD. 3 pounds fossilized coral, specifically resembling a tabulate coral such as Catenipora or Favosites. It is a type of fossil where the original coral skeleton (calcium carbonate) has been replaced by minerals like silica or calcite over millions of years. The intricate, honeycomb-like pattern is a preserved structure of the ancient coral colony, made up of small holes called corallites. Tabulate corals are an extinct group, with samples often dating back over 400 million years to periods like the Silurian or Ordovician. Fossil corals are commonly found in sedimentary rock formations, particularly limestone
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