Solenastria cf bella (Conrad, 1841) Lower Pleistocene scleractinian coral from the James City Formation, Lee Creek Mine, Aurora NC - hand specimen because the grains are relatively

because the grains are relatively large and not well rounded

These specimens are natural

and small coves south of the park have a high percentage of glass grains in the sand

operates the world’s largest diatomite mine there

Solenastria cf bella (Conrad, 1841) Lower Pleistocene scleractinian coral from the James City Formation, Lee Creek Mine, Aurora NC - hand specimen because the grains are relativelySolenastria cf bella (Conrad, 1841) Lower Pleistocene James City Formation Taxonomy of the scleractinian (stony) corals is difficult, and an "eye" identification can only take you close. These appear to be close to Solanastria bella Conrad. Correct identification depends on structural ornament in the sub millimeter domain. These were collected from spoil piles at the Lee Creek Mine, on the Pamlico River near Aurora, Beaufort County, North Carolina.