CousinLarry Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I found a mineral/fossil store out in CT over near the casino.. I stopped in and looked around and picked up this trilobite for $12.00 He's about 1" long by about half inch wide. The matrix is about 3" or so long, 2" wide.. I thought he looked really cool and at $12. I couldn't pass him up. There was no information about it though. Does anyone know where it might have came from and what type it might be? Any info is appreciated!! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) It's a proteus from Morocco. Not sure on the species, but it's definitely Moroccan. Edited November 29, 2010 by Caleb Caleb Midwestpaleo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palaeopix Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) Yep it is a Proetid called Gerastos granulosus. It's probably from the Devonian Hamar Lagdad Formation found in the Djebel Issoumour, Alnif region of Morocco. It's a pretty common species from Morocco and it used to be known as Proetus sp. Edited November 29, 2010 by palaeopix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CousinLarry Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Thank you for the ID!! I knew you guys would know! Is $12 an OK price? I feel it was worth it so maybe that's all that matters?! Thanks again guys.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Menser Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) Yeah, that's reasonable. I can remember those going for near $100 back in the day. Edited November 29, 2010 by Frank Menser Be true to the reality you create. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CousinLarry Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 Yeah, that's reasonable. I can remember those going for near $100 back in the day. Jeeeze! These must be like stocks.. Maybe I should go buy the others they had haha Thanks for the info guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOROPUS Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I`ve got anotherone, pretty cheap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CousinLarry Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 Wow MOROPUS, that one looks awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear-dog Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 The deal sounds great to me. Bear-dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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