this post was submitted on 30 Dec 2025
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Probably Petoskey stone.
I discovered them while traveling through Michigan in the US and ever since they've been one of if not my favorite type of rock. There are some really beautiful polished examples out there, like this (not mine):
Great choice. One of my friends hunts for fossilized coral like that on Vancouver Island. Such a cool pattern.