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Fossil Leaf, from Colorado, U.S.A. (REF:FLC1)
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Fossil Leaf, from Colorado, U.S.A. (REF:FLC1)Fossil Leaf, from Colorado, U.S.A.
Eocene Period, 56-33.9 Million Years Old

Measurements Approx. Matrix Size
Height - 1.7 cm
Width - 11.7 cm
Length - 14.7 cm

Measurements Approx. Leaf Size
Width - 1.5 cm
Length - 5.6 cm



The uppermost Eocene Florissant Formation of central Colorado, U.S.A. contains a diverse flora and fauna preserved in lacustrine facies and represents a key episode in Earth history immediately preceding the Eocene-Oligocene boundary.


The Florissant Formation is a sedimentary geologic formation outcropping around Florissant, Teller County, Colorado. The formation is noted for the abundant and exceptionally preserved insect and plant fossils that are found in the mudstones and shales.


  

  

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