{"product_id":"dendrites-limestone-matrix-solnhofen-germany","title":"Dendrites - Solnhofen, Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThey may look like fossilized ferns or a beautiful moss formation, but this isn't a fossil at all, it's actually made of minerals! A fun 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 is actually 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\u003eExceptional detail, paired with the striking contrast of the cream-colored rock matrix and dark gray black mineralization will make this \"fossil\" a great addition to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unearthed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47507713687782,"sku":"26T187","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2264\/7069\/files\/Dendrite-Germany-26T187d.jpg?v=1775166131","url":"https:\/\/www.unearthedstore.com\/products\/dendrites-limestone-matrix-solnhofen-germany","provider":"Unearthed Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}