Striking Polished Coral (Lithostrotion sp.) – Visean, Carboniferous, Holderness, Yorkshire, England

A stunning example of the extinct tabulate coral Lithostrotion, collected from Holderness, Yorkshire, England. This specimen has been partially polished on the face, revealing the intricate internal structure of its corallite chambers and highlighting the remarkable complexity of this reef-building organism that originates from the Visean stage of the Carboniferous (~340 million years ago).

The fossil displays a striking range of colors from warm orange to deep blue, emphasizing both the natural beauty of the specimen overall and the patterns of its internal architecture.
Its combination of coloration and high detail makes it one of the more striking coral specimens we have seen. 

Presented with its original label, this specimen is ready for display or study.

Specimen details:

Species: Lithostrotion sp.

Age: Visean, Carboniferous (~340 million years ago)

Location: Holderness, Yorkshire, England

Preservation: Beautiful internal details, colouration and overall structure.

Condition: Natural, partially polished to reveal internal corallite structure. No damage, cracks or repairs.

Reference: DF309