2.6" Detailed Fossil Leaf (Celtis) - Montana

This is a detailed Celtis asperum leaf fossil from the Fort Union Formation of Montana. It is from the Paleocene epoch, or approximately 60 million years old. The brown/red preservation of the leaf fossil contrasts well against the lighter shale, and all the veins of the leaf can be seen in good relief. The leaf's surface has some touchups to fix bits that flaked onto the negative.

It comes with an acrylic display stand.