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Mississippian Crinoid Calyx

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I found a real treat, I think. I believe this is a crinoid calyx. It's very light weight, hollow, with maybe a few calcium crystals within. Would u call this matrix mineralized?

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Here is a couple more views:

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This crinoid fossil was found in the Northwestern section of Trigg County (Rockcastle), Kentucky. Mississippian Era.

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I believe it is a species of Talarocrinus

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Hi

I thought it was a Barycrinus, and another person agrees and he say it is probably a Barycrinus kellogi

these are from the lower Mississippian, Fort Payne Fm. where I live

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