Phareodus encaustus with unique taphonomy | 100% Natural Specimen | Green River Formation Bee After millions of years

After millions of years

A fine layer of surrounding rock (matrix) was carefully removed using microscopic techniques

Inside the nodule

or orange shimmer often referred to as spectralite

dome-shaped structure atop its skull

Phareodus encaustus with unique taphonomy | 100% Natural Specimen | Green River Formation Bee After millions of yearsPhareodus encaustus 100% Natural Eocene (51. 98 Million Years Ago) Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA In Stone Fossils Private Quarry Plate size approx: 42. 5" x 29" Phareodus size approx: 24" This fossil specimen acquired unique taphonomy as it was preserved. The fossil wasn't altered or restored to make it look "better" or more complete. It's left in its original state, which gives us a more authentic look at the fossil's history. A fine layer of