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GEOLOGY: K-T boundary Sample of the K-T boundary claystone from the Sussex locality, Wyoming, USA. Sample is 18 mm thick. The very top part is a fragile laminated carbonaceous layer containing grains of sand (quartz)
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GEOLOGY: K-T boundary Sample of the K-T boundary claystone from the Sussex locality, Wyoming, USA. Sample is 18 mm thick. The very top part is a fragile laminated carbonaceous layer containing grains of sand (quartz)
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GEOLOGY: K-T boundary - Sample of the K-T boundary claystone from the Sussex locality, Wyoming, USA
Sample is 18 mm thick. The very top part is a fragile laminated carbonaceous layer containing grains of sand (quartz). Many of them present the mulitple fracture lines created by the impact ("shocked quartz").
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Who knew a 18mm thick sample could hold the secrets to Earth's history? Behold, FG-EA-733 - a time capsule from the K-T boundary! This print captures the essence of geology and paleontology in one frame. The Sussex locality in Wyoming, USA gifted us this extraordinary claystone specimen. But wait, there's more! At the very top lies a delicate carbonaceous layer that resembles an ancient work of art. Look closely and you'll spot grains of sand, each bearing multiple fracture lines - evidence of an impact so powerful it shaped our planet's destiny. Yes, we're talking about those famous 'shocked quartz' grains! This close-up shot takes us on a journey through time; back to the Cretaceous period when dinosaurs roamed freely before their untimely demise. It reminds us how fragile life can be and how nature has its way of leaving behind fascinating clues for us to decipher. So let your imagination run wild as you gaze upon this geological marvel. Feel like a true explorer as you uncover the mysteries hidden within these layers of claystone. Let FG-EA-733 transport you to North America's captivating past while igniting your curiosity about our planet's incredible story.
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