dontom Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Are these real? If so what are the chances this was how they where naturally on the matrix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Man Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 They look real to me. There might be some minor repair, but it's hard to tell with the stock photos. The presentation is natural. Several specimens can be found in one piece. The skill of the preper is key to bring this type of display out. They look like they're from the St.Petersburg, Russia area. They're probably from the superfamily asaphoidae. Definitely orodovician. I hope this helps. Best regards, Paul 1 ...I'm back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Looks very real. Attached photos from the Tucson show of multiple specimens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDudeCO Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Yes I agree. St. Petersburg trilobite:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontom Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Thanks for the help and all the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 The presentation on this is a bit deceiving, as they were probably found horizontal in the matrix to begin with. It has been skillfully prepared to show off both the specimens in the easiest configuration. Often, molts can be found just below or near a newly molted trilobite. Looks like a fantastic piece. Regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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