FONTAINEBLEAU, FRANCE

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AN INTACT GOGOTTE FORMATION
FONTAINEBLEAU, FRANCE
Of natural form, the regular layers of concretions forming a symmetrical rounded hooded boulder, from the Oligocene (circa 30 million years ago).
5½ x 7½ x 5½in. (14 x 19 x 14cm.)

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Sandstone concretions formed in mineral rich waters 30 million years ago, gogottes are much prized for their sculpture-like appearance. Intact concretions with such pure form and symmetry as displayed on this specimen are very rarely seen.

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