Boleite Crystals in Matrix afbacac40d7ced96055b63c691e7d58c Leaves and other fossil plant

Leaves and other fossil plant specimens are unique in their simplicity and beauty

a warm and shallow coral sea teeming with Crinoids covered what is now Indiana and Illinois

When first discovered in 1834

Some species exhibit toothed claws

That aided in their being able to more easily adapt to climatic changes

Boleite Crystals in Matrix afbacac40d7ced96055b63c691e7d58c Leaves and other fossil plantBoleite, was first found in Mexico in 1891. It was found in Boleo, a region of the Baja peninsula that later became known for other rare minerals. Since being found, it has undergone several revisions regarding its chemical composition and structure. Collectors of gems and minerals are attracted to Boleite due to its unusual chemical composition, crystal structure (pseudocubically twinned), and beautiful indigo blue transparent color. Besides Mexico,