Sedimentary Rock Collection (page 3)

Micraster coranguinum (Leske), shepherds crown echinoid
Shepherds crown echinoid (Micraster coranguinum Leske) preserved in flint. Specimen from the Cretaceous Upper Chalk, England

Flint handaxe incorporating fossil echinoid
Cast of handaxe from Middle Gravels of Swanscombe, Kent. Loaned by Merseyside Museums; NHM E6870

Rhyniognatha hirsti
A pair of jaws (mandibles) preserved in a fragment of Rhynie Chert and mounted on a glass microscope slide. This is the worlds oldest fossil insect part

Stigmaria ficoides, fossil root
This root is preserved in tough Carboniferous sandstone. Stigmaria is the name given to roots of the giant lycopod (prehistoric spore-bearing plant) Lepidodendron

The sun rises over Badlands National Park in South Dakota, USA
The sun rises over Badlands National Park; South Dakota, United States of America

Looking down on Lees Ferry, the beginning of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
Looking on Lees Ferry and the canyon walls on the Colorado River, the beginning of the Grand Canyon; Lees Ferry, Coconino County, Arizona, United States of America

Wyoming Badlands east of Dubois at Sunset, Wyoming, United States of America
Golden sunset over the vast rock formations in the Wyoming Badlands, East of Dubois; Wyoming, United States of America

Sunset over rugged rocks at Praia Baleal, Peniche, Oeste, Portugal
Pink glowing sunset sky over the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged rocks lining the coastline at Praia Baleal; Peniche, Oeste, Portugal

Iconic rock formation, Arcos Naturais, Praia da Marinha, Algarve, Portugal
Iconic rock formation, Arcos Naturais, Heart of the Algarve, and the turquoise water of the Atlantic Ocean at Praia da Marinha along the Atlantic coast in Caramujeira, part of the Lagoa Municipality

Storm clouds and desert landscape in Sedona, Arizona, USA
Gathering storm clouds and dramatic light on red rock mountains with forest in foreground in Sedona; Sedona, Arizona, United States of America

Sandstone Butte in Sedona, Arizona, USA
View of towering sandstone butte; Sedona, Arizona, United States of America

Sunset on Courthouse Butte, Sedona, Arizona, USA
Sunset on Courthouse Butte; Sedona, Arizona, United States of America

Lightning storm over the rim of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
Lightning storm over the rim of the Grand Canyon; North Rim, Coconino County, Arizona, United States of America

Dramatic sandstone rock formations in the Narrows, St George, Utah, USA
Dramatic sandstone rock formations in the Narrows; St George, Utah, United States of America

Sandstone rock formations and juniper trees in the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA
Sandstone rock formations along the valley covered in juniper trees (Juniper scopulorum) in Capitol Reef National Park; Utah, United States of America

Iconic rock formations at Praia da Marinha, Algarve, Portugal
Iconic rock formations and turquoise water of the Atlantic Ocean at Praia da Marinha along the Atlantic coast in Caramujeira, part of the Lagoa Municipality, at sunset; Algarve, Faro District

Seastacks and cliffs along the coastline of Algarve, Portugal
Coastal rock formations and turquoise water of the Atlantic Ocean along the rugged coast of the Algarve Region; Algarve, Portugal

Springtime at the King George River waterfall in the Kimberley region of Western Australia
Springtime at the King George River waterfall in the Kimberley Region; Western Australia, Australia

The Pinnacles Western Australia
The unusual rock formations of the pinnacles at sunset in western australia

Aerial View of Bungle Bungle Range
Aerial photograph of the Bungle Bungle Range in the Kimberley. The Bungle Bungles can be found in the World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park of Western Australias Kimberley region

Goldfuss coral fossil C016 / 5616
Goldfuss (Syringopora reticulata) coral fossil. This coral dates from the Carboniferous, around 354-327 million years old. It was found in Kendal, Westmorland, UK

Crystalline limestone, collected in the Himalayas, India by Dr Benza c.1837. NHM specimen number: BM 967

Protopteris punctata, fossil fern tree
A sandstone cast of a cyathacecus tree fern from Shaftesbury Dorset, presented by W. Batten

Sunday stone, a calendar in rock
Formed in a Tyneside coal mine in the 1800s, the white mineral barium sulphate, settled out in a water trough and during working shifts was blackened by coal dust

Limonite, also known as ironstone, is comprised of (hydrated iron oxide) and is characterized by its rusty colour and banded appearance

Shale (right) and garnet-mica-schist (left)
Shale is sedimentary and garnet-mica-schist is metamorphoc in origin. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Mousterian tools
A slide scraper and a pointed tool made from black flint of Mousterian age, 40, 000 - 55, 000 years old (Middle Palaeolithic), from Le Moustier, France

Brachyphyllum princeps, fossil plant
This specimen of Brachyphyllum princeps is from Solenhofen Limestone, Bavaria, Germany

Fossil bearing rocks, Abu Dhabi
6 million years old sandstone, fossil bearing rocks. Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Fossiliferous limestone
Wenlock Limestone from Dudley. Middle Silurian about 420 million years ago

Chert rock. This carbonaceous chert is from the Barberton greenstone belt in South Africa. The Earths oldest fossil bacteria have been found in this type of rock

Sample of chalk. Chalk is a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the compaction of water deposits over long periods of time

Chert, a type of sedimentary rock

White Stupa sedimentary rock formations at dusk, Ulziit, Middle Gobi province, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

White Stupa sedimentary rock formations, Ulziit, Middle Gobi province, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Sopwith Model II: Coal strata near Newcastle
Unlike the models of generic situations this representation of coal strata was specific to a particular surveyed location in England showing several thin, and mostly hidden, coal seams

Sopwith Model V: Dislocations of coal strata
This model shows that while very little coal may appear at ground level, coal seams (subject to faults and dislocations) can be found below the ground

Sopwith Model IV: Fallacious coal indications
This model depicts the scenario where from the surface an abundance of coal appears to exist, but there is actually very little quantity below

Sopwith Model III: Dislocation of strata
This model represents the side of a valley of denudation, with undisturbed horizontal beds of sedimentary rock when fully assembled

Sopwith Model I: Stratified rocks / denudation
Black lines in this model represent coal seams, between lighter shales and sandstones. When separated the lower section shows a gently inclined valley floor

Sopwith Model II: Coal strata nr Newcastle
Unlike the models of generic situations this representation of coal strata was specific to a particular surveyed location in England showing several thin, and mostly hidden, coal seams

Aerial view of high plains desert near Gillette, Wyoming, USA

Low clouds over the high plains desert near Gillette, Wyoming, USA

USA, Arizona, Sandstone formations at Paria Canyon (Large format sizes available)

USA, Arizona, Paria Canyon, Coyote Buttes area, Twisted tree and sandstone formations (Large format sizes available)

USA, Arizona, Paria Canyon, Sandstone formations at Coyote Buttes area (Large format sizes available)

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Sedimentary Rock: A Journey through Time and Space" In October 2019, within the Gale Crater landscape on Mars (C014/4934), scientists made a groundbreaking discovery. Plate 4, fig 2 Puddingstone from Mineralienbuch revealed intricate layers of sedimentary rock, offering glimpses into the planet's geological history. As we delve deeper into this captivating subject, let us explore its fascinating features. One remarkable find within these ancient rocks is Calymene blumenbachii brongniart, a trilobite fossil that provides valuable insights into prehistoric life forms. These remnants transport us back to a time when these creatures roamed Earth millions of years ago. Moving closer to home, Oolitic limestone captures our attention with its unique texture resembling fish eggs or small spheres. This distinctive formation can be found in various locations worldwide – even on Mars (C014/4935) in the Gale Crater landscape. Venturing further across continents brings us to Spider Rock in Arizona, USA. Rising majestically against the sky, this towering sandstone monolith showcases nature's artistic prowess carved by wind and water over countless millennia. Meanwhile, Micraster coranguinum (Leske), commonly known as shepherds crown echinoid, graces our exploration with its presence. Fossilized remains like these serve as silent storytellers of Earth's past inhabitants and their evolutionary journey. Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah offers breathtaking sights such as the Famous Natural Bridge basking under sunny skies. Carved by erosive forces over eons, this natural wonder stands tall amidst stunning red rock formations that leave visitors awestruck. Nature never ceases to amaze; at Sunset Point in Bryce Canyon National Park lies an enchanting sight – a tree growing tenaciously upon solid rock. Its resilience serves as a reminder of life's ability to thrive even in the harshest conditions.