Stone book

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Petoskey stone is a rock and a fossil that is composed of fossilized rugose coral, which has a honeycomb pattern with dotted centers. Normally found in the northern section of Michigan's lower peninsula. This book is made entirely from stone with no decoration except for three raised bands on the spine.-- description by Mindell Dubansky in consultation with Lynn Heckman

Stone book

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