This is Lodestone, it’s a naturally magnetic mineral.

It’s actually a special variety of magnetite (an iron-rich mineral). What makes lodestone different is that its iron crystals became magnetised, usually by the Earth’s magnetic field or sometimes lightning strikes.

People have known about it for thousands of years — the ancient Greeks and Chinese noticed it could attract iron, and sailors once used it to make the very first compasses for navigation. 🧭🦖

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Yes we have fossilised poo!

Not just any poo… fossilised turtle poo! 🐢Millions of years old and full of secrets from the past. Coprolite = prehistoric poo turned to stone!

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Mosasaur Teeth with root.
A mosasaur would have had two rows of teeth like these, which were used to grab hold of their prey. Each tooth is unique, and will show some signs of repair (cracks, small chips, etc).

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Fossil ammonites are the preserved remains of extinct marine mollusks that lived millions of years ago, related to modern squids and octopuses. They had coiled, spiral shells divided into chambers and are often found in sedimentary rock.
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Part fossil part gem, but the best thing in the shop (when not trying to tear the face off visiting dogs) #fossils

Fossil ammonites are the preserved remains of extinct marine mollusks that lived millions of years ago, related to modern squids and octopuses. They had coiled, spiral shells divided into chambers and are often found in sedimentary rock.
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Fossil Ammonite Paired Ammonites #fossils #fossilammonites

Mosasaur Composite jaw #fossils #fossilteeth #fossilgifts

Fossil Dactylioceras Ammonites #fossils #fossilammonites #jurassicammonites

Fossil ammonites #fossils #fossilperisphinctes #fossilammonites

Fossil Shark teeth #fossils #fossilteeth #carcharadonteeth