aek Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hi, I'm wondering if anybody can provide any insight about this fossil I'm attempting to prep. It's from an abandoned quarry in northern Illinois where I've found lots of Silurian Calymenes, but I'm not sure what this is. I'm paranoid to continue prepping without knowing more.. any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I think i can see how it looks like a trilobite but can't confirm for or against! Good luck, looks like the matrix would be hard? "Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe" - Saint Augustine"Those who can not see past their own nose deserve our pity more than anything else." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMP Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Yes, looks like Calymene celebra (?) middle Silurian Racine Dolomite. It's part of the cephalon (head) of the animal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aek Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Thanks for the fast replies! @EMP You're right, it is a Calymene celebra. Ive been slowly prepping it out a bit more and I see it now. Can't tell if it will be complete. @ASH yes, the matrix is pretty tough. Soaking in water helps a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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