Fossil Pea Crab (Pinnixia galliheri) - California This version of selenite is

This version of selenite is actually known as satin spar

The colors in this specimen are just amazing

Some specimens have been found weighing hundreds of pounds

3 in (excluding antennae)

Fossil Pea Crab (Pinnixia galliheri) - California This version of selenite isSize: 3. 6 x 2. 5 x 0. 7 in. Crab Size: 0. 9 in. Weight: 2. 8 oz Age: Middle Miocene Fossil Type & Species: Compression & Pinnixia galliheri Location: Monterey Formation, Carmel, California This cute little one is a great example of the fossils found in the Monterey Formation. Because they lived in a coastal environment, they are often found alongside other fossil fish, pine cones, and palm fronds. The natural orange coloring is due to iron oxide