Fossil Gingko Leaf (Ginkgo adiantoides) - North Dakota This ring features a "basketweave"

This ring features a "basketweave" design with a beautiful malachite stone

The crystal's structure is known as octahedral

This is because it is rarely transparent and does not compare well with other high quality gems

Location: Green River Formation

Fossil Gingko Leaf (Ginkgo adiantoides) - North Dakota This ring features a "basketweave"This fossil comes from the famous Fort Union Formation, living around 60 million years ago. The Gingko genus is one of the oldest living ones found on Earth today. Many of its species were thriving during the time of the dinosaurs. The only living fossil still found today is the species Gingko biloba. Because of the status of these plants, fossils from their ancestors are often highly sought after and make their way into private collections fairly