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Minnesota Petoskey Stone

Devonian

Minnesota Petoskey Stone fossil specimen

About Minnesota Petoskey Stone

The Minnesota Petoskey Stone is a coral fossil dating to the Devonian. Petoskey Stone is a realistic Minnesota fossil profile built around weathered colonial coral Hexagonaria polished by Great Lakes waves. In this state, success usually comes from learning glacial till, Devonian limestones, and Lake Superior gravels, then timing runoff, reservoir drawdown, surf cuts, or road work that exposes fresh fossil-bearing rock instead of hunting blindly.

“According to TroveRadar, Minnesota Petoskey Stone fossils from the Devonian are found across Minnesota. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • six-sided corallite pattern
  • rounded beach-worn shape
  • gray fossil coral texture
  • Check glacial till, Devonian limestones, and Lake Superior gravels

Where Found

Minnesota

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How do I identify a Minnesota Petoskey Stone fossil?
Minnesota Petoskey Stone fossils from the Devonian can be identified by: six-sided corallite pattern. rounded beach-worn shape. gray fossil coral texture. Check glacial till, Devonian limestones, and Lake Superior gravels. They are most commonly found in Minnesota.
Where are Minnesota Petoskey Stone fossils found?
Minnesota Petoskey Stone fossils are found in Minnesota. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Devonian era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are Minnesota Petoskey Stone fossils?
Minnesota Petoskey Stone fossils date to the Devonian. They are classified as coral fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect Minnesota Petoskey Stone fossils?
Fossil collecting laws vary by state and land ownership. Common invertebrate fossils are generally collectible on some public lands for personal use, but vertebrate fossils and collecting on protected lands may require permits. Always check local regulations before collecting. Use TroveRadar's State Guides for specific rules.