{"product_id":"dendrites-large-pseudofossil-plate-solnhofen-germany","title":"Dendrites in Limestone (Large) - Solnhofen, Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, you might think this lovely specimen is an ancient plant fossil. But while it may look like fossilized ferns or a beautiful moss formation, it isn't a fossil at all, it's actually made of minerals! A beautiful geologic phenomenon known as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.unearthedstore.com\/blogs\/geology-unearthed\/geologic-tricksters-pseudomorphs-pseudofossils\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epseudofossil\u003c\/a\u003e, this stone actually contains a type of mineralization called Dendrites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDendrites form from manganese and iron oxide mineralization along fractures and bedding planes within rock. In this case, dendrites formed along the bedding plane of the famous fine-grained limestone in Solnhofen, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name may sound familiar, as this Jurassic Period rock layer was home to the first ever Archaeopteryx fossil linking birds to dinosaurs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncredible detail along with lovely cream colors and earth tones will make this stone a stunning treasure for your home or office.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unearthed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47507716931814,"sku":"26T183","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2264\/7069\/files\/Dendrite-Germany-26T183e.jpg?v=1775167140","url":"https:\/\/www.unearthedstore.com\/products\/dendrites-large-pseudofossil-plate-solnhofen-germany","provider":"Unearthed Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}