Sedimentary Rock Collection (page 9)

Belemnitella minor, belemnites
Natural History Museum specimens of belemnites or thunderbolts from the Paramoudra Chalk of Norfolk

Fossil prawn
Specimen of a fossilied prawn preserved in the Solnhofen Pink Limestone, Germany

The Abee EH4 enstatite chondrite
Abee fell in Canada in 1953. The cut surface clearly shows the metal-rich and brecciated texture of Abee

Tylocidaris clavigera (Konig), sea-urchin
This sea-urchin has highly characteristic club-like spines and is 80-83m yrs old. Specimen originates from the Upper Cretaceous Upper Chalk, S. England

Banded iron specimen
This banded iron specimen measures 7 cm thick and is about 3, 000 million years old, from the Murchison Goldfield, Western Australia

Foraminiferan remains from the White Cliffs of Dover, U.K. The cliffs are made up of unimaginable numbers of chalky shells of long dead marine animals

Rana species, fossil frog
Specimen originates from soft Miocene shale from Spain. Skeletal anatomy preserved in its entirety with an outline of the soft parts clearly visible. This specimen measures 12 cms long

Crinoidal limestone

Acidaspis coronata, spiny trilobite
A spiny odontopleurid Silurian trilobite from Worcestershire, England preserved in limestone. The specimen length is 2.5 cms

Cheirolepis, fossil fish
A fossil fish from the Old Red Sandstone with minute square scales and a single dorsal fin

Flint tool from the Pakefield excavation site. Manmade stone tools have been discovered in Suffolk, in the UK, and indicate humans were living there at least 680, 000 years ago

Pakefield flint tools
Flint tools from the Pakefield excavation site. Manmade stone tools have been discovered in Suffolk, in the UK, and indicate humans were living there at least 680, 000 years ago

Flint tools from the Pakefield excavation site. Manmade stone tools have been discovered in Suffolk, in the UK, and indicate humans were living there at least 680, 000 years ago

Travertine is a decorative rusty coloured limestone marble from Spain. Marble is metamorphosed limestone

Shale
A specimen of shale containing small nodules of clay ironstone from the Lower Coal Measures, Brynamman, Carmarthenshire

Dizgocrinus mon, fossil crinoid
This fossil crinoid or sea-lily originates from the limestones of Keokuk, Lowa, USA

Symmetrocapulus, limpet
Fossilised specimen of a limpet found in the Jurassic limestone of Les Moutiers en Cinglais, France. 206-142 million years old

Limestone (right) and marble (left)
Limestone is sedimentary and marble is metamorphic in origin. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Acroceolites subtenius, belemnites
A fine group of belemnites (Acroceolites subtenius) preserved in soft Jurassic shale from Yorkshire. Longest specimen is 9cm long

Concretions

Thursius pholidotus, fossil fish
This shows a Devonian fish originating from the Old Red Sandstone near Thurso, Scotland

Millstone Grit, Stanage Edge, Derbyshire
A Millstone Grit outcrop at Stanage Edge, Derbyshire. Old, discarded mill stone wheels can bee seen in the foreground

Hand-axe
Flint hand-axe of Acheulian culture (Lower Palaeolithic) with rounded spall pot-lid split by frost action. Specimen from University of London, Institute of Archaeology

Early Precambrian Coast
Barry Evanss impression of an early Precambrian (4, 500 to 543 million years ago) ocean with volcanic and sedimentary rocks

Waptia fieldensis, arthropod
The arthropod Waptia fieldensis, found in the Burgess Shale of Canada

Protaxocrinus tuberculatus (Miller)
A fossil specimen of Protaxocrinus tuberculatus (Miller), a crinoid, dating back to the Silurian period (440 million years ago), discovered in the Wenlock Limestone bed, Dudley, Worcestershire, UK

Myedactylus flecheri (Salter)
A fossil specimen of Myelodactylus fletcheri (Salter) dating back to the Silurian period (440 million years ago), discovered in Wenlock Limestone bed, Dudley, Worcestershire, UK

Common rock types
A collection of common rock types - left to right - Igneous (granite), sedimentary (sandstone) and metamorphic (schist)

Asteroxylon mackiei, clubmoss
A wax model reconstruction of the Early Devonian plant Asteroxylon mackiei, a clubmoss, approximately 10cm tall. Original specimen discovered at Rhynie Chert, Scotland

Piltdown flake implement
Piltdown, Sussex item E.612 held at The Natural History Museum, London

Piltdown flints
Collection of Piltdown flints held at The Natural History Museum, London

Piltdown Eolithic flint
Piltdown, Sussex item E.614 held at The Natural History Museum, London

Piltdown rolled flake
Piltdown, Sussex item E.613 held at The Natural History Museum, London

Piltdown flint implement
Piltdown, Sussex item E.605 held at The Natural History Museum, London

Piltdown Palaeolith flint
Piltdown, Sussex item E.685 held at The Natural History Museum, London

Trigonocarpus parkinsoni
Large nutlike seeds (about 2.5cm long) from the coal measures of England dating from Upper Carboniferous. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Harry Morris Flint

Ripple-marked sandstone
Tide formed, symmetrical, ripple marks shown here in this specimen of fossilised in sandstone

Foraminiferal limestone
Nummulitic limestone made up of the hard parts of billions of foraminiferans

Homo neanderthalensis (calpicus) cranium (Gibraltar 1)
Frontal view of an adult female Neanderthal cranium discovered at Forbes Quarry, Gibraltar. Its discovery was announced by Lieutenant Flint in 1848 and it is believed to be 50, 000 years old

Anorthosite breccia, moon rock
Specimen of anorthosite breccia or moon rock collected on the Apollo 16 mission in April 1972, and mounted in an acrylic block for protection and display

Raper drawing No. 5
View of SW coast of the Isle of Wight, 1. St Catherines Point; 2. the Needle Point. Painting by George Raper, 1789

Charcoal
Specimen of commercial charcoal produced from wood. Charcoal is created by burning organic substances such as wood in the absence of oxygen

Tillite
This Tillite specimen is from Kimberley, South Africa. Tillites are the consolidated remains of the rock fragments and powder that are left behind as a glacier melts and retreats

Septarian nodule

Coccoliths magnified a thousand times
An illustration of Coccoliths magnified a thousand times. Coccoliths are micro-fossils and feature heavily in the composition of chalk

Neanderthal artifacts
Stone tools believed to once have belonged to Neanderthal Man (Homo neanderthalensis) who lived in Gorhams Cave, Gibraltar

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Sedimentary Rock: A Journey through Time and Space" In October 2019, within the Gale Crater landscape on Mars (C014/4934), scientists made a groundbreaking discovery. Plate 4, fig 2 Puddingstone from Mineralienbuch revealed intricate layers of sedimentary rock, offering glimpses into the planet's geological history. As we delve deeper into this captivating subject, let us explore its fascinating features. One remarkable find within these ancient rocks is Calymene blumenbachii brongniart, a trilobite fossil that provides valuable insights into prehistoric life forms. These remnants transport us back to a time when these creatures roamed Earth millions of years ago. Moving closer to home, Oolitic limestone captures our attention with its unique texture resembling fish eggs or small spheres. This distinctive formation can be found in various locations worldwide – even on Mars (C014/4935) in the Gale Crater landscape. Venturing further across continents brings us to Spider Rock in Arizona, USA. Rising majestically against the sky, this towering sandstone monolith showcases nature's artistic prowess carved by wind and water over countless millennia. Meanwhile, Micraster coranguinum (Leske), commonly known as shepherds crown echinoid, graces our exploration with its presence. Fossilized remains like these serve as silent storytellers of Earth's past inhabitants and their evolutionary journey. Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah offers breathtaking sights such as the Famous Natural Bridge basking under sunny skies. Carved by erosive forces over eons, this natural wonder stands tall amidst stunning red rock formations that leave visitors awestruck. Nature never ceases to amaze; at Sunset Point in Bryce Canyon National Park lies an enchanting sight – a tree growing tenaciously upon solid rock. Its resilience serves as a reminder of life's ability to thrive even in the harshest conditions.