Petoskey stones are beautiful stones that can be found littered along the sandy beaches of northern Michigan. Petoskey stones, in fact, are the state stone of Michigan. These stones are actually fossils of colonial corals that lived in the seas that once covered northern Michigan in the Devonia...
Wash the fossil under running water using a soft bristle brush to remove all traces of sanding residue as well as any dirt present on the fossil. Place a bucket under the fossil while washing it to prevent any grit from going down the drains, as this can lead to drain damage. Remove th...
Petoskey stones are fossil colonial coral. They were named after the city of Petoskey, Michigan. You can find them along the sandy beaches, inland in gravel deposits, and sold in gift stores throughout the state. As charming as the stones...