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Antique Framed Print : 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)
FG-ea-733
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").
Francois Gohier
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Claystone Cretaceous Extinction K T Boundary Kt Boundary Paleontology Quartz Tertiary
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.7cm (14.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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