Other Names

PLEUROMYA

PELECYPOD

Category

ROCKS AND MINERALS

Sub-Category

ROCKS,SEDIMENTARY-FOSSILS

Description

Fossil of a clam. The rock has been molded in the shape of a clam. it is grey and the striations of the shell are evident.

History Of Use

This fossil was originally found by Dr. Tipper of the Geological Survey of Canada. In 1975, he gave it to the donor. It was collected at the Tenas Creek in the Telkwa range. The rock is probably made up of volcanic sandstone, fossil dates to the middle

Material

MINERAL/ROCK-SEDIMENTARY;

Width

3

Length

5

Depth

1.5

Units Of Measurement

Centimeters

Accession No.

1989.0005.0001

Type of Record

Museum Artifact

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