Page 40 - Atlas of Creation Volume 4
P. 40

This 2.4-billion-year Precambrian fossil stromatolite possesses striking co-
                      lors and patterns. This species’ red color, known as Tiger iron, is the result
                      of jasper and black hematite (mineral iron). The  contrasting bands of color

                      form a striking pattern. It is generally used in jewelry and for decoration. Ti-
                      ger iron essentially consists of silicon dioxide and is colored by iron oxide.
                      100











































































                 Fossil Stromatolite



                 Period: Precambrian
                 Age: 2.4 billion years

                 Region: USA

















                 38 Atlas of Creation Vol. 4
   35   36   37   38   39   40   41   42   43   44   45