Oreodont Skull - Fossil Specimen collectible mini heart These bands are chalcopyrite inclusions

These bands are chalcopyrite inclusions that formed earlier in the hydrothermal system

They are so tiny and interwoven so finely that they form a single

The UV-reactive quality is often seen as symbolically linked to hidden inner fire and the awakening of dormant energy under illumination

Each piece is extremely fragile

They are found in many parts of the world and are considered a culinary delicacy

Oreodont Skull - Fossil Specimen collectible mini heart These bands are chalcopyrite inclusionsMined from: Badlands region White River Badlands, Brule Formation (within the White River Group), Pennington County area, South Dakota, U. S. A. Era: Cenozoic Geological Age: 28 34 mya Description: This one of a kind oreodont fossil specimen is a partial skull preserved in pale cream, tan, and grey tones with strong dark mineral staining across parts of the bone. The piece shows a distinct side profile with exposed upper and lower teeth still set in