Appraising Fossils

[PetrifiedDoubleGulp]

Howdy,

I'm not actively attempting to sell this find, but am curious to hear your thoughts as to the value of this particular specimen. It was removed from a large block of limestone.

The shell was mostly preserved, as it was facing inward.

The matrix was carefully worked near the opening, revealing a more solid mass of forms underneath. I believe that in this case there is some soft tissue preservation near the opening.

I know that's a bit incendiary, but the textures definitely resemble snail skin.

The most amazing thing about this specimen is the crystallization, which can bee seen on the right.

Thanks!

[Troodon]

Please understand that The Fossil Forum members cannot appraise the commercial value of a fossil, its in the rules

[jpc]

Yeah, we are not professional appraisers.

... and didn't already have a discussion about the soft tissue?

[PetrifiedDoubleGulp]

Ok, no problem

[Uncle Siphuncle]

Cool as this gastropod find may be, especially when self found, I honestly feel that it would languish on the auction block.

[glu]

I agree