{"product_id":"petoskey-stone-michigan-fossil-coral-hexagonaria-partially-polished-2-inch-specimen","title":"Petoskey Stone Michigan Fossil Coral Hexagonaria Partially Polished 2 Inch Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Petoskey Stone is a partially polished fossil coral specimen showing the distinctive clustered corallites associated with Hexagonaria, with dark centers and fine radiating lines visible across the polished face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the glossy patterned surface and the naturally rough reverse makes this approximately 2 inch specimen especially useful for a rock, fossil, Michigan, or Great Lakes collection because both the revealed pattern and the untreated stone can be examined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petoskey Stone fossil specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossil coral stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Devonian geological period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossilized coral stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown, dark brown, gray, and warm beige\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally occurring fossil specimen. No visible maker's mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hexagonaria fossil coral pattern consistent with a Petoskey Stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural history, geological specimen, rockhound collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 inches long. Width and depth not confirmed from photos. Weight approximately 2 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partially polished surface exposes numerous individual coral structures while the reverse remains largely natural and unpolished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This natural fossil specimen presents well with a glossy polished face and clearly visible coral pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe polished portion shows numerous distinct dark coral centers surrounded by fine radiating structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stone remains substantial enough to hold comfortably in the hand while displaying the fossil pattern clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe specimen is only partially polished. Much of the reverse remains rough, matte, and naturally porous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural pits, cavities, color variation, and irregularities are visible on the unpolished areas and are part of the fossil stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetoskey Stones are fossil colonial corals associated with Michigan and are recognized by their repeating coral cells with radiating internal lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small specimen suits a Michigan collector, fossil enthusiast, rockhound, geology display, or someone looking for a compact piece connected with Great Lakes natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular stone is worth noticing because one side has been polished enough to reveal a strong dark fossil pattern while the opposite side retains its natural texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the kind of small geological piece that rewards being picked up and examined from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[Photo-verified condition], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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