Natural Stromatolites
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Stromatolites are fossilized layered deposits of algae within ancient sedimentary rock. These old single-celled organisms are believed to be some of the first forms of life on this planet. Some cyanobacteria (algae) in the rock dates back over 3.5 billion years.. Stromatolites were responsible for the creation of earth's atmospheric oxygen, consuming CO2 and releasing O2 through their photosynthetic metabolism.
During Precambrian times, bacterial mats formed a platform for trapping and cementation of sediment. For photosynthetic bacteria, depletion of carbon dioxide in the surrounding water could cause precipitation of calcium carbonate that along with grains of sediment were then trapped within the sticky layers of mucilage surrounding the bacterial colonies.
Banded iron formations are another form of Stromatolite forming globally distributed chemical sediment deposits that consist primarily of Fe bearing minerals (iron oxides) and silica.
Price is for one. Pics are of the smaller size.
Size average:
Small - 1.5 inches
Large - 3 inches
METAPHYSICAL MEANING:
Stromatolite is a stone of transformation assisting healing at an emotional level. Stromatolite gently removes blockages within the meridians and chakra.
Stromatolite is a good meditation aid assisting with past life recall. Stromatolite teaches the purpose of life on Earth and our part in it.
