Gareth_ Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Hey all I picked up this trilobite really cheap from a seller I trust but I've seen him make mistakes before so I'll get the opinions from experts here! Is the ID correct? Can you spot any repairs? Under UV there is something at the back of the trilobite, I can also spot a crack in the matrix so it might be a splodge of glue. Based on the price I paid, I assume these are really common.... or did I find a diamond in the rough or the preservation just isn't as good as some others in this genus? Seller said Gerastos 360 million years old Morocco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 The genus is correct. I would stay this is a standard quick prep, and they are fairly common. The repair looks very minimal on this one. The "discovery crack" is a feature, not a bug (ok, bad pun ) as they are generally found in cross-section. In fact, a lot of diggers will also lick the rock to better pick out any cross section details. 2 1 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsaacTheFossilMan Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 8 hours ago, Kane said: The genus is correct. I would stay this is a standard quick prep, and they are fairly common. The repair looks very minimal on this one. The "discovery crack" is a feature, not a bug (ok, bad pun ) as they are generally found in cross-section. In fact, a lot of diggers will also lick the rock to better pick out any cross section details. Yay for the programming reference, and double yay for appreciation of licking rocks! ~ Isaac; www.isaactfm.com "Don't move! He can't see us if we don't move!" - Alan Grant Come to the spring that is The Fossil Forum, where the stream of warmth and knowledge never runs dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth_ Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 @Kane Thank you! Bad puns are.... well, bad. I'd try continue the bad pun but it's 1am here and I'm running on about 50% brain function Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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