Fossil Pea Crab (Pinnixia galliheri) - California Rose quartz is known as

Rose quartz is known as the stone of love

Some specimens have been found weighing hundreds of pounds

Agate specimens are commonly dyed unnatural colors such as blue

The colors in this specimen are just amazing

Fossil Pea Crab (Pinnixia galliheri) - California Rose quartz is known asSize: 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