Crinoidal limestone, light micrograph

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Polarised light micrograph of crinoidal limestone from the Upper Muschelkalk formation, Hornle, Mottlingen, Germany. This rock was formed about 235 million years ago. It is named for the crinoid fossil remains found in it. Other fossils found in this rock include molluscs, mussels, brachiopods and snails. Magnification: x60 when printed at 15 centimetres tall.

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