Unusual rock which resembles a fish

Stone which resembles a fish.Although it strikes an uncanny resemblance to a fish, it is actually a natural stone (in its unaltered state) recovered from the bottom of a dried up lake at Xinjiang, Tianshan (Southern part), China. It measures 72.8 cm in length, 33 cm in height and weighs 20 kg. According to the experts, it is valued at approximately US $13.36 million. The rare 'fish' is currently on display in Beijing and has attracted many stone collectors.

Link & Image: XinHuaNet
Previously: Rock Feast
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Anonymous said…
why would that rock that barely looks like a fish be worth that much?
Spluch said…
beats me too!