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Where are coral fossils found?

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Where are coral fossils found?
Coral is often thought of as an aquatic rock, but they can be found around the globe in sedimentary rocks and they’re not made of rock at all. Coral is calcium carbonate and it comes from the leftover skeletons or exoskeletons of simple living animals. Corals began about 510 million years ago, which is why they can be found just about anywhere on the planet. Shop a collection of coral pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Set of Pink Amethyst, Agate, Fossilised Ammonite and Coral Fossil
Located in London, GB
Set of pink amethyst, agate, fossilised ammonite and coral fossil Continental, 20th Century Largest
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20th Century European Natural Specimens

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Agate, Amethyst, Other

Red Coral Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic Chinese red bamboo coral fossil specimen with its enchanting soft red color and organic
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Materials

Coral

Sculptural Driftwood with Fossil Agate Coral, Crystal Points, and Fossil Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural driftwood with fossil agate coral, crystal points, and fossil shells. Driftwood is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Miniature Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian miniature fragment with fossil agate coral. The fragment was
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Miniature Mecca Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca miniature fragment with fossil agate coral. The fragment
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

Fossil Coral, Brain Coral Lamp, Handcrafted and Ethically Sourced
By Marovo Island Traders
Located in Newrybar, NSW
Fossil Coral Brain Coral Lamp, a captivating fusion of nature's wonders and stunning craftsmanship
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2010s Solomon Islands Prehistoric Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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