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Australiceras/Proaustraliceras Ammonite?
Mochaccino posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello, I came across this listing for a Australiceras/Proaustraliceras ammonite from the Cretaceous Volga River of Russia, about 12 inches long. In terms of restoration, it is just said to be "cleaned, prepped and stabilized". To my amateur eye, there are no suspicious spots or abrupt changes in texture that would indicate reconstruction/restoration or compositing, and I think the matrix also looks typical of the region. What do you think? Any tampering going on or is it all-natural? Thanks. EDIT: I actually noticed there is some change in texture in this part. Not sure if it's shell loss or possible reconstruction, I might ask for more photos
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Muramotoceras ammonite resto?
Mochaccino posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello, I came across this Muramotoceras ezoenze (yezoense?) ammonite from Yubari, Japan, and was wondering if it seems legit and natural without restoration/reconstruction/tampering? The whole piece is about 6cm at its widest. I can't accurately assess the quality of preservation/prep, but to me the appearance seems consistent with other specimens, except that this one seems incompletely prepped. For the same reason I don't think there is going to be much tampering with parts still embedded in rock but I am no expert. The seller isn't completely sure, but thinks there is no tampering other than the matrix being cut flat for display purposes. If it helps, I am waiting on some extra close-up photos of inner whorls, and maybe some photos with UV. Any thoughts? Thank you.
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Not an obvious fake, bones appear 3d although the lines one either side of the abdomen look painted to me. Would love a little input from others before I buy. Seller's has another keich with bones slightly laterally displaced at a crack (which is something that would happen with real fossils but probably wouldn't be done with a fabrication).
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Kolihapeltis Trilobite?
Mochaccino posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello, How does this 34nm Kolihapeltis chlupaci hollardi trilobite from morocco look? Real, reconstructed? Bad prep or good prep? I see some orange spots, can't tell if reconstruction or something like iron oxide. Thanks.
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Some repair, restoration?
Paleorunner posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hi guys, I'm interested in this Metacanthina issoumourensis from Morocco. According to the seller it has no restoration. It seems that the rest looks good, but I do not know if there may be something in the cephalon. as you see ?
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Buying heteromorph ammonites, any red flags?
Mochaccino posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello, I'm considering purchasing between 3 heteromorph ammonites. I wanted to ask if they are authentic, and whether it seems like there is any restoration or carving going on. Also, if there's any one that looks to be in particularly bad condition. Here is #1. Presumably Nostoceras: #2, also Nostoceras, appears upside-down in matrix with turricone still embedded. Perhaps I can prep that myself? And #3, listed as Acrioceras tabarelli:
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Hiya everyone just recently got this meg tooth and was looking for any more info. If anyone could help me with more on the tooth itself or if it’s had any repairs would be great. Thanks
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