{"title":"Fossils","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany fossils can be found in our shop including trilobites, ammonites and orthoceres in many sizes, petrified\/opalized wood and more!  Here is a small sampling online.  Please call us or stop in for more information on the fossils we have available.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"small-orthoceres-fossils","title":"Small Orthoceres Fossils","description":"Orthoceres are fossilized sea creatures similar to the squid.  These fossils are found in Morocco.  Stunning black and white contrast make these fossils fun to collect!  Sizes and \"patterns\" vary.  Most are approx. 1.5 to 2 inches in length.","brand":"Gary's Rock Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16332457542,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/6240\/products\/IMG_8415.JPG?v=1456874096"},{"product_id":"ammonite-pairs-pyritized","title":"Ammonites, Pyritized","description":"\u003cp\u003eWell defined fossil ammonite, halved and polished, 1 inch to 1.25 inch diameter approximately.  Sizes vary slightly. sold per each half.  If you want a matched pair, please select a quantity of 2 and include a note with your order.  We currently have a very limited amount of matched pairs.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ammonites are pyritized, meaning that the organic matter was replaced by pyrite, aka fools gold during the fossilization process.  Very flashy and metallic with good contrast.  Ammonites are extinct sea animals which had shells that were coiled in a flat spiral.  They are in the cephalopod family and first appeared approximately 570 million years ago.  These are sweet little fossil treasures! A great size for jewelers to incorporate into pendant designs or a must have for young collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gary's Rock Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33223049543813,"sku":"","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/6240\/products\/IMG_2721.jpg?v=1585266057"},{"product_id":"trilobite-fossil-in-shale","title":"Trilobite Fossil in Shale","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicely defined fossil trilobites embedded in shale matrix.  Great tile pieces for a project or specimen piece.  2.5 inch x 1.5 inch approximately.  Shapes are irregular and exact size varies.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrilobites are ancient bottom dwellers having a three part\/lobed body.  They are extinct anthropods, related to crustaceans.  They lived approximately 500 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gary's Rock Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33353844195461,"sku":"","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/6240\/products\/IMG_2764.jpg?v=1585687337"},{"product_id":"dig-into-books","title":"Book \"Dig Into\" Rock, Fossil, Geodes Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are a great little reference for kids of all ages!  Targeted to young children, fun illustrations and easy explanations make this a favorite reference for adults and children.  These are the first books I grab when I'm trying to describe a stone or fossil.  Basic explanations on general geology of rocks, crystals, geodes and fossils.  Please specify rocks, fossils or geode book\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gary's Rock Shop","offers":[{"title":"Rocks","offer_id":33505185038469,"sku":"","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Geodes","offer_id":33505185071237,"sku":"","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fossils","offer_id":33505185104005,"sku":"","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/6240\/products\/IMG_2847.jpg?v=1586269729"},{"product_id":"kumbamba-jasper-tumbled-set-of-3-stones","title":"Tumblestones - Kambaba Jasper","description":"\u003cp\u003etumble polished Kambaba Jasper stones.  Approx .75 - 1.25 inch stones.  Beautiful dark green (jade-like deep greens)  in an orbicular pattern.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKambaba Jasper is a rare orbicular jasper found in Madagascar.  The pattern is believed to be caused by its being\/containing ancient fossilized algae (stromatolites).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKambaba Jasper stones resonate with the heart chakra and are calming and soothing to the nerves and heart.  Protection from negativity and stress.  Opens ones heart to allow more goodness and love into your consciousness.  Helps one to release and remove toxins from your body.  Activates your ability to increase abundance and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive 1 stone.  We will choose a beautiful mix of patterning and shape for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gary's Rock Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33725613539461,"sku":"","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/6240\/products\/20200417_165435.jpg?v=1587163880"},{"product_id":"tumblestones-amber-chip","title":"Tumblestones - Amber chip","description":"Tumble polished chips of amber.  Fingernail sized, approximately 3\/8  inch.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esold individually, you will receive one stone.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Gary's Rock Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38043030519990,"sku":"","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/6240\/products\/20210211_102219.jpg?v=1613434563"},{"product_id":"fossil-fish-knightia-fresh-water-herring","title":"Fossil Fish, knightia fresh water herring","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnightia Fresh water herring fish fossil from the Green River Formation.  50 million years ago. 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