MHAN Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 I am thinking of buying a fish fossil for my collection. These two look similar to me and they are all 13 cm. Just want to get your opinion, which one do you think is better? Thanks!! First one: Second one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHAN Posted April 19, 2022 Author Share Posted April 19, 2022 For your consideration, this one has been glued. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 As you say, they're pretty similar, at least to my untrained fish eye. But I'd go for the first one due to what i think looks like more detail in the head and gill areas. Just my amateur opinion. They both look nice to me. 1 2 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleorunner Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Mmm.... If I were the buyer, I would keep the first, a mi me gusta mas. I don't understand, it's just my appreciation, but it seems better preserved, and it has a better 3D in all the details. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 The first one has better preservation. The second one is not bad, though. 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 I agree with everyone else: the first one has less disarticulation of the skull bones than the second. That being said, the second is a fine specimen too if cost is a factor. The fact that the first one is glued is not a serious issue, it's very common to find when splitting the rock that a fish will run off the edge, and only if you are lucky will you find the rest of it by splitting adjacent rocks and then you can put it back together. Don 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 I immediately thought the first one looks better. 1 1 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 My vote is for the first one…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHAN Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 Thanks, everyone! I will take the first one as you all suggested: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHAN Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 8 hours ago, FossilDAWG said: I agree with everyone else: the first one has less disarticulation of the skull bones than the second. That being said, the second is a fine specimen too if cost is a factor. The fact that the first one is glued is not a serious issue, it's very common to find when splitting the rock that a fish will run off the edge, and only if you are lucky will you find the rest of it by splitting adjacent rocks and then you can put it back together. Don Thanks, Don. Yes you are right. The first one is more expensive though. I was concerned about the glue. But if it is not a big issue, I will take that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHAN Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 8 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said: As you say, they're pretty similar, at least to my untrained fish eye. But I'd go for the first one due to what i think looks like more detail in the head and gill areas. Just my amateur opinion. They both look nice to me. You are the expert! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Galasphere Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 I would go with the first one as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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