Garfish | Atractosteus simplex | Green River Formation | Wyoming Jasper both maintained in their original

both maintained in their original orientation

Because of the bentonite content

Youngite is a local name applied to agatized brecciated jasper that is often found encrusted in chalcedony

the Niobrara chalk beds of Kansas maybe the most famous and prolific locality

Burmese amber

Garfish | Atractosteus simplex | Green River Formation | Wyoming Jasper both maintained in their originalAtractosteus simplex Eocene (51. 98 million years) Green River Formation, Wyoming In Stone Fossils Private Quarry Plate approx. size: 32. 75" x 24. 75" Gar fish approx. size: 26" long This beautiful specimen has had absolutely no repair or restoration. An interesting feature of this specimen is that part of the spinal column is protruding through the scales. Usually you do not see the backbone on Gar fish because it remains buried beneath the scales.