Another Questionable Moroccan Trilobite

[Fossil passion]

Hi I am a fossil collector ,may I ask if this is a real fossil trilobite and what species is this.I bought it for $50

Edited May 29, 2016 by Fossil passion

[LordTrilobite]

It looks like it could be real. But those photos are too blurry to know for sure.

[Fossil passion]

Here's another photo , do click the image to have a clearer picture. I notice some dots on a spot

Edited June 3, 2016 by Fossil passion

[Fossildude19]

I think this one may be real, but very poorly prepared.

You could try to heat up a needle, then see if it can pierce the trilobite.

If it is made of resin, the needle should stick in to it - if not- it's real.

Regards,

[haventbaptized]

I am not an expert but is it maybe a poorly prepared trilobite of the family Phacopidae?

[Bguild]

I'm thinking you have a Phacops trilobite in rough shape. Looks real though.

Edited June 3, 2016 by Bguild

[LordTrilobite]

Yes, real.

[Guguita2104]

I agree with real, but poorly prepped/restored phacopid.The photos are a bit blurry, but I think I see at least one or two air bubbles (but I'm not sure).

[prem]

With the number of well-prepared trilobites coming out of Morocco, and showing up on Our Favorite Auction Site, as well as elsewhere on-line, I think you could find a better looking specimen when you decide to spend your next $50.

---Prem

[jhw]

I agree. Fairly common species, poorly prepped. Size could be a factor, I guess, but much better looking examples are always available on ebay in that price range.

[Ridgehiker]

There's no reason to fake a common found phacops from Morocco.

Not to rub salt on the wound but that is just 'badly' done and overpriced. Hopefully you have full info in it...species, formation , locale, etc. or it is just a not-so-pretty ornament.

Anyways, welcome to the site. There are lots of great fossils to collect. Always best to post on a site like this 'before' making a purchase. It's not just about money but keeping standards up.