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Pseudo-stromatolite, extra largeLocale: Morocco Approx dimensions: 7 x 6. 25 x 4" Approx weight: 9 lbs 12. 5 oz A stromatolite is a sedimentary fossil structure made by prehistoric bacteria colonies, typically cyanobacteria. Stromatolites in fact are still living and forming in some parts of our world today, including Australia, and are among the earliest forms of lifeand fossilson our Earth. The fossils form in shallow water conditions of lakes or salt water shores. First,
Locale: Morocco
Approx dimensions: 7 x 6.25 x 4"
Approx weight: 9 lbs 12.5 oz
A stromatolite is a sedimentary fossil structure made by prehistoric bacteria colonies, typically cyanobacteria. Stromatolites in fact are still living and forming in some parts of our world today, including Australia, and are among the earliest forms of life—and fossils—on our Earth.
The fossils form in shallow water conditions of lakes or salt water shores. First, cyanobacteria grow in microbial mats. Minerals like calcium carbonate precipitate (crystalize from the water) onto the surface of the mat. The bacteria acts as a glue, cementing it all together with sedimentary debris. Layers build up over time like a bacterial pearl; the name “stromatolite” appropriately means “layered rock” in Greek.
This, however, is not a stromatolite. They are commonly believed to be stromatolites, and you will more often than not see them sold under that name and description. More accurately, they are concretions formed out of beautiful tones of red sandstone material. These sandstone concretions form in a manner similar to stromatolites, but minus the aid of bacteria: mineral-rich waters precipitate barite which binds with sand to form concentric layers around a nucleus. It is a relative of the barite desert rose, which grows clusters of round blade-like ‘petals.’
This specimen makes for an inexpensive large piece to add to your mineral collection or use as decor around the home. While pseudo-stromatolites typically have a rounded or conical back, this specimen is wide and flat like a lopsided cake with round nubbins attached to the side.
UV reactivity Many pseudo-stromatolites from Morocco have faint to moderate white fluorescence and light yellow-green phosphorescence under 365 nm UV light. This specimen has good reaction, with phosphorescence apparent.
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Accuracy beyond belief!
This watch houses ETA's newest entry level movement [C07.111] Powermatic 80. It is so accurate it shows up as one solid line on my Otto Frei Timegrapher! And its seconds per day readings are 0 and +1 throughout the entire reading. Only two things stop this beauty from getting 5 starts. First, as pretty as it is it is still just average when compared to similarly priced watches. Secondly, the pallet fork and balance is made as a throw away module and basically non repairable. It is made of a plastic material and to date has no history to go by in determining longevity. For the money buy it! For the collector give it a few more years of study...
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Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020
★★★★★ 5
worth it!
beautiful time piece. value for price is definitely evident especially considering how much cheaper it is compared to the blue dial version, granted the blue dial looks stunning but for the difference in price for prettty much the same thing. the choice is clear
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020
★★★★★ 5
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Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Great watch!
Style: Dress, Color: Gold Tone Stainless Steel
BEAUTIFUL WATCH and excellent horology you would expect from Citizen.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5
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Style: Dress, Color: Two-Tone Gold/ Blue Dial, Style: Dress, Color: Two-Tone Gold/ Blue Dial
Stunning watch!! Purchased for my boyfriend for his birthday. He is a bigger guy with a larger arm/wrist so the size of this watch looks great on him. He receives a ton of compliments on it, and it still catches my eye every time he wears it. Decent weight without being too heavy (he reports). Perfect to wear as a daily watch or dress up with
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Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2026