Stromatolite Meanings

Fossil Meanings encompass transformation and change. They are believed to assist you in moving from the old to the new and be receptive to the fresh, innovative forces. Fossils may assist you in your quest for transition, transformation and personal growth, helping you to understand the process of change. Also, they may help you instil quality and excellence in your environment.

Stromatolites provide some of the most ancient records of life on Earth by fossil remains which date back more than 3.5 billion years. A Stromatolite is a microbially mediated rock so it is both biological and geological. In this specimen you can easily see the passage of time with all the different layers formed by a community of microbes. Fossils (from Latin fossus, literally having been dug up) are the mineralised or otherwise preserved remains or traces of animals, plants, and other organisms. In ancient times they were believed to be a gift from the stars and were revered by many cultures. Because of their age, they have been used throughout the centuries as a talisman for protection and long life.

Fossilisation is actually a rare occurrence as organic materials tend to decompose. The fossilisation process requires relatively quick preservation of bodily remains. Normally, the remains need to be covered by sediment or trapped in resin as soon as possible. However, there are exceptions, such as if an organism comes to rest in an anoxic (without oxygen) environment at the bottom of a lake. The oldest known structured fossils date from 3.5 billion years ago. There are several different types of fossils and fossilisation processes, including permineralisation, mold or replacement fossils, compression fossils, resin fossils and trace fossils. Many fossils available on the market are from Morocco, which has vast deposits of Devonian Limestone, which date back three hundred fifty million years ago. Other areas prominent for fossils are China, the USA, Germany, Canada, Russia and Australia.

I will allow myself to open to the process of change and all the possibilities it brings.