The erosion of the borrow pit has revealed fossils documenting ancient sea species of crinoids (sea lilies), echinoids (urchins), brachiopods, pelecypods (clams and oysters), bryozoans, corals, trilobites (arthropods), plants and even primitive sharks.
The park as it exists today is a result of 20 years of erosion of the old City of Mineral Wells landfill’s borrow pit, which was closed in the early 1990s. Yes, you read correctly, you may collect and take fossils out of the park – for personal use only. See the park rules for more information. These fossils have been dated to be just over 300 million years old. Mineral Wells Fossil Park provides the fossil enthusiast, paleontologist, and student an excellent opportunity to see and collect well preserved “ Pennsylvanian Period” fossils with ease and abundance. Turquoise, Opal, Amethyst, Jasper, Red Beryl, Peridot & Azurite Public Gem Mines in Texas Mineral Wells Fossil Park There is an array of numerous styles that can be mined here, some of which are pretty good.įew of the most highly desired minerals that you can find in the state of New Mexico. New Mexico is a popular state for searching for a range of rocks, minerals, and gems.
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