{"product_id":"raw-gowganda-tillite-specimen-5lb-14oz","title":"Raw Gowganda Tillite Specimen Michigan Conglomerate Rock 5 lb 14 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaw Gowganda Tillite specimen with a greenish gray matrix and visible dark, red, pink, cream, and gray stone inclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heavy rough conglomerate rock fits Michigan rockhound collecting, Great Lakes geology display, classroom shelves, or natural history decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Gowganda Tillite Rock Specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural geological specimen, exact age not independently confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conglomerate \/ tillite rock with mixed mineral and stone inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenish gray matrix with dark gray, black, pinkish red, tan, cream, white, and rusty mineral tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great Lakes geology, Michigan rockhound specimen, rough natural stone display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy raw specimen, rough natural texture, mixed clasts, greenish matrix, strong display presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 inches long, 3 inches wide at the widest point, and about 5 inches tall at the tallest point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 lb 14 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, heavy specimen with strong display presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple inclusions are visible across the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenish gray matrix gives it a different look than lighter puddingstone specimens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw rough surface shows natural texture and color variation clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural rough edges, pits, cracks, crevices, embedded grit, and uneven surfaces are present throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral identification is based on visual appearance and Pam's notes, not lab testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact origin location is not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo display stand is included unless Pam adds one separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGowganda Tillite is a glacial conglomerate often collected around Michigan and the Great Lakes for its mixed stone inclusions and dark greenish gray matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece suits a rockhound, geology collector, classroom shelf, nature table, or Michigan-themed display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger size and 5 lb 14 oz weight give this specimen more presence than a small pocket stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serious shelf rock, with a lot more personality than a paperweight has any right to have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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