A Fossil "Brain" Coral 70 Million Years Old and A Modern Relative

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27 Aug 2025 · Antiques, Jewellery & Collectables | Collective Auction | Closes for entries 10/08/2025

Description

A fossil “brain” coral of upper Cretaceous age (100-65 million years old) from Parnassus Mount in Central Greece, dimensions: 10 x 8 x 7 cm, weight: 670 g.
Accompanied by a modern specimen of “brain” coral from the Indian Ocean (dimensions: 9 x 9 x 5 cm, weight: 220 g), so comparisons can be made.

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