TIGER IRON TABLE TOP. ...

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TIGER IRON TABLE TOP
Western Australia
This stunning banded iron formation found only in Western Australia is believed to derive in part from the remains of 2½ billion year old photosynthesizing Cyanobacteria or Algae. Their fossil remains are collectively known as: Stromatolites and they represent the oldest organisms in the fossil record. Layers of Stromatolite, Jasper, Hematite, and golden Tiger Eye alternate in tightly compressed bands of warm dark brown, vivid red, shimmering metallic black, and gorgeous, flashing gold. The parallel layers snake their tortured course across the highly polished surface of this fantastic table top, the very form of the patterning is the result of millions of years' of crushing pressure during the slow conversion of the fossil remains to rock. Of rectangular form, with rounded corners, it would make a beautiful and immediately striking furnishing piece, 41 1/8 x 25 1/2 inches x 1 inch (104 x 65 x 2.5 cm) thick.

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