Fossil Clam Sphere (with stand) e5490dc821dbf152b8d50262e9083d86 This Leonaspis measures ~ 1-1/2"

This Leonaspis measures ~ 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" and its position in its matrix almost gives a feel of movement

Koroit Opal from is a mining area in Queensland

Named for the Condor birds that were flying overhead during their discovery

The Paleolithic era

Fossil Clam Sphere (with stand) e5490dc821dbf152b8d50262e9083d86 This Leonaspis measures ~ 1-1/2"Clams are a very good example of what is referred to as a "living fossil", as they are one of the few species that have survived the tests of time. Clams have been an abundant food source for humans and many sea creatures for millions of years. They are a bi hinged creature that burrows itself into the sediment of our water systems, feeding upon plankton by a simple yet efficient filtering system. In 2007 it was reported that a live clam was caught