Dinosaur Footrprint (Grallator) - Massachusetts The points of this specimen

The points of this specimen look as if they are dancing with each other

Rutilated quartz is a favorite here at Mineralogy

was named the Oregon state fossil back in 2005 but can be found in neighboring states such as Idaho

but is rarely seen as a facetted stone

Dinosaur Footrprint (Grallator) - Massachusetts The points of this specimenGrallator is considered an ichnogenus. This means its class is determined by the footprints it left behind. Grallators include a variety of three toed prints created by theropod dinosaurs. These tracks have been found between the early Triassic Period (~250 million years ago) and the early Cretaceous Period (~130 million years ago). These specimens are found in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Brazil, and China. Usually ranging between 4