A Petoskey stone is a rock that is composed of a fossilized coral, Hexagonaria percarinata. Benzie County Michigan
Here is everything you need to know about looking for Petoskey Stone. Tips on where to find them and how to identify them.
The Petoskey stone is a unique and beautiful fossil composed of rugose coral, specifically the species Hexagonaria percarinata. These prehi...
All of these Great Lakes rocks and fossils are full of history and beauty can all be found on our regional coastline! From patiently searching for a Lake
Prepare for a treasure hunt like no other here in Michigan! Petoskey State Park sits on the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan, a gem of a destination nestled in the state's northern reaches. Known not just for its scenic beauty, this 303-acre haven also offers a special kind of treasure…
From Wikipedia: A Petoskey stone is a rock and a fossil, often pebble-shaped, that is composed of a fossilized coral, Hexagonaria percarinata. The stones were formed as a result of glaciation, in which sheets of ice plucked stones from the bedrock, grinding off their rough edges and depositing them in the northwestern portion of Michigan's lower peninsula. Petoskey stones are found in the Gravel Point Formation of the Traverse Group. They are fragments of a coral reef that was originally deposited during the Devonian period, about 350 million years ago. When dry the stone resembles ordinary limestone but when wet or polished using lapidary techniques, the distinctive mottled pattern of the fossil emerges. It is sometimes made into decorative objects. In 1965, it was named the state stone of Michigan.
You’re strolling along the shoreline of Lake Michigan combing the beach for interesting stones and driftwood or perhaps beach glass. You find a common gray beach stone and admire it for the s…
A popular place to pick up prehistoric coral fossils from the time when Michigan was an ocean.
Need to know how to polish Petoskey stones? Here you will find detailed informaiton to help you cut and polish your stones like a pro. Great for jewelry!
Whether you're walking along the shore or the vast beach of one of the Great Lakes, you may pick up what looks like a fossil and want to know more about what you're holding in your hand.
Michigan wildlife officials have confiscated a 93-pound Petoskey boulder from a man who pulled it out of Lake Michigan.
You’re strolling along the shoreline of Lake Michigan combing the beach for interesting stones and driftwood or perhaps beach glass. You find a common gray beach stone and admire it for the s…
Petoskey Stone is fossilized coral that lived in warm, shallow seas that covered Michigan during Devonian Period, around 350 million years ago. (Photo credit: J Clark)
One of my fondest memories as a child was racing across the beach, dodging the giant waves in search of striking shells and rocks. There is something magnificent about finding a rock hidden in the ground that hasn't been unearthed for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, the beauty of rocks and minerals found in the ocean doesn't last long; it recedes as the water evaporates from the rock. With a quick rinse of water, the beauty and memories come rushing back, and you are reminded of those moments once again. I wanted to capture that feeling of amazement and mystery I had as a child collecting rocks. Staring down at the abundance of texture, wondering how something so beautiful could be created. Nowadays, we tend to overlook the hidden details nature has to offer. This project was created to show people beauty is everywhere; sometimes, we just have to take a closer look.
Petoskey Stones are Fossil Coral - Popular to collect on the beach. They can be tumbled and polished - Find out why people love to find Petoskey Stones!
This waterfront park is absolutely gorgeous, but that's not what sets it apart from other beaches in the Great Lakes State.
The Petoskey stone is a unique and beautiful fossil composed of rugose coral, specifically the species Hexagonaria percarinata. These prehi...
Keep your eyes peeled for this distinctive Michigan fossil on your next trip to the beach.
The Petoskey stone is a unique and beautiful fossil composed of rugose coral, specifically the species Hexagonaria percarinata. These prehi...
Here is everything you need to know about looking for Petoskey Stone. Tips on where to find them and how to identify them.
It's Father's Day and we all know what most people had in mind for gifts: ties, grilling accessories, dinner out, etc. But why not mix things up by giving your father a stone found in Michigan's lower peninsula, the Petoskey stone.
Michigan's state gemstone is as stunning as the Great Lake where it's found.
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Searching for Petoskey Stones along the Lake Michigan shores? Learn how to identify, find, and polish these distinctive fossils! It's easier than you think!
